La Banda Chuska are re-imagining the vintage sounds of Peru through the lens of their New York home, via diverse backgrounds, taking inspiration from the twangy surf music of 1960s Peru (Los Belkings, Los Siderals) as well as... Read Article
There was a time in my young life where I had the most insane crush on Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors. Sure, he was long dead by the time I discovered him and his music—but I’d... Read Article
“Cumbia, rock, salsa,” the man calls out in a raspy voice. He repeats the sentence every few seconds, with the same melodic cadence, to no one in particular. He’s leaning against a wall, faded red cap on his... Read Article
Now, we have to be honest and admit that we don’t know that much about Meridian Brothers. As their latest release is called Meridian Brothers VII though we are sure that they have a long story that needs... Read Article
Following the release of the brilliant new The Roots of Chicha 2 compilation the folks at Barbes Records have decided to make Masters of Chicha, a recently compiled collection by Juaneco y su Combo, available for two weeks,... Read Article
Yesterday was officially Peruvian Music Day. There can’t be many days when two albums of fine Peruvian material are released internationally on the same day. Those releases in question are The Roots of Chicha 2, a fine selection... Read Article
