The Roots of Chicha
Roots of Chicha Vinyl Release Party in NYC on July 21st
Two weeks ago we announced that Roots of Chicha would be released as a vinyl this month. Now, we have... 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
Going Underground: Peru
Here is our exploration into the underground scene in Peru. Among many things we have found a booming scene of... 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
In a Nutshell: Peruvian Cumbia / Chicha
Chicha or Peruvian cumbia, as it is often known, is on the rise. Since Barbes Records released The Roots of... Read ArticleLos 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