When we were compiling our favourite albums of 2010 (see parts one and two) we had a huge problem putting all our favourite albums into just twenty slots. We decided right then that maybe we should take out... 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
Chicha, a unique form of cumbia from Peru has had something of a renaissance since Olivier Conan released his already-legendary compilation The Roots of Chicha in 2007. That compilation largely showed the Amazonian side of cumbia, featuring bands... Read Article
After the surprise success of The Roots of Chicha, released in 2007, there is no real surprise that a second volume has been issued. Both releases feature Peru’s chicha music, also known as Peruvian cumbia, or as the... Read Article
Olivier Conan’s The Roots of Chicha compilations have single-handedly created a chicha craze both internationally and within Peru itself. The music featured on these compilations, known as chicha, Peruvian cumbia or pyschedelic cumbia, was born in Peru in... Read Article
In preparation for the release of The Roots of Chica 2 in October we thought we would post this excellent video of Los Shapis, who feature on the compilation, performing their song “El Aguajal” from the film Los... Read Article
