The Roots of Chicha 2

The Best Albums of 2010 — The Best Compilations

By Russ Slater 25 January, 2011

When we were compiling our favourite albums of 2010 (see parts one and two) we had a huge problem putting... Read Article

Peruvian music day means the best of chicha and Afro-Peruvian music, as well as full stream of Roots of Chicha 2

By Russ Slater 13 October, 2010

Yesterday was officially Peruvian Music Day. There can’t be many days when two albums of fine Peruvian material are released... Read Article

REVIEW The Roots of Chicha 2

By Russ Slater 03 October, 2010

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

By Russ Slater 19 September, 2010

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

By Russ Slater 09 September, 2010

In preparation for the release of The Roots of Chica 2 in October we thought we would post this excellent... Read Article