Tag Archives: Barbes

Los Wembler’s de Iquitos – Ikaro del Amor (Barbes)

From the isolated jungle city of Iquitos, Peru on the Amazon River, here is the first Amazonian band to electrify the local dance music & kick-start the Cumbia Amazonica movement. Founded in 1968 by a father & his 5 sons, the EP features Chicha – Peruvian Cumbia with indigenous melodies incorporating surf & psychedelic rock. […]

Hazmat Modine–Extra Deluxe Supreme

Roots music influenced by gospel, R & B, country blues, jazz and elements from world folk.

Chico Trujillo – Reina de Todas Las Fiestas (Barbes)

Title translates as The Queen of All Parties. Having started in Chile as an informal party band, they have achieved wide recognition for their upbeat fusion of cumbia, traditional Chilean tunes, rock, & ska. Recorded in Chile, Mexico, Argentina, & Colombia. Edgy Andean fun!

Chico Trujillo – El Gran Pecador (Barbes)

Perhaps the most popular band in Chile, offering mostly original songs featuring a fusion of cumbia, traditional Chilean songs, rock, & ska. National pride contributes to the vibe as do several high profile guest musicians of national significance. Fine Latin party music!