In 1960s Peru, a new style of music was born: Peruvian cumbia, also known as “chicha”. Tropical genres such as Dominican merengue, Cuban guaracha and…
Chicha, The Psychedelic cumbia of Peru
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Chicha and Ayahuasca Visions
Los Wembler’s de Iquitos – Visión del Ayahuasca (Barbès Records, 2019) Veteran Peruvian band Los Wembler’s de Iquitos is still active 50 years after its…
The Return of Los Wembler’s de Iquitos
Los Wembler’s de Iquitos – Ikaro del Amor (Barbès Records, 2017) Ikaro del Amor is a new 4-track EP released by a veteran Peruvian band…
Tradition and Getting Around it
Being a self-styled traditionalist doesn’t mean my musical tastes are so staunch that I shun any sonic adventurousness that steps over traditional boundaries. Cross the…
Tucson Chicha
Southern Arizona-based band Xixa performs a mix of pop and rock inspired by chicha and even Tuareg desert blues. Most of their Bloodline album features…