The Best Albums of 2010 — The Best Compilations
When we were compiling our favourite albums of 2010 (see parts one and two) we had a huge problem putting... Read Article
The Roots of Chicha 2
Peruvian music day means the best of chicha and Afro-Peruvian music, as well as full stream of Roots of Chicha 2
Yesterday was officially Peruvian Music Day. There can’t be many days when two albums of fine Peruvian material are released... Read Article
Unearthing the Roots of Chicha: An Interview with Olivier Conan
Chicha, a unique form of cumbia from Peru has had something of a renaissance since Olivier Conan released his already-legendary... Read Article
REVIEW The Roots of Chicha 2
After the surprise success of The Roots of Chicha, released in 2007, there is no real surprise that a second... Read Article
Manzanita y su Conjunto “Agua” MP3 from Roots of Chicha 2
Olivier Conan’s The Roots of Chicha compilations have single-handedly created a chicha craze both internationally and within Peru itself. The... Read Article
Los Shapis — El Aguajal
In preparation for the release of The Roots of Chica 2 in October we thought we would post this excellent... Read Article