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Los Orientales de Paramonga - Los Orientales de Paramonga 1972-1976 (2026 Reissue) Los Orientales de Paramonga
In the late 1960s, the coastal city of Paramonga in Peru gave rise to a vibrant music scene shaped by surf, rockabilly, and tropical sounds - Among its protagonists were the band Los Orientales de Paramonga, who with their psychedelic guitars, Fender amplifiers, and wah-wah pedals, would define not only their own sound but also shape the musical identity of the region. With a few remarkable percussionists on the lineup, they reached the very top of the Peruvian charts, catapulting the band to national fame and spreading their electrifying cumbia throughout the country. After a split due to internal tensions, Victor Ramirez took the lead under the direction of Argentine producer Enrique Lynch and blended cumbia with guaracha, salsa, and guaguanco, aiming to rival top tropical acts of the era. Expanding their audience through relentless touring, the band got known for their electrifying live performances -- often playing multiple venues in a single night. The selection of 25 songs featured on this compilation, all recorded between 1972 and 1976, offer a complete journey through the sound and spirit of Los Orientales de Paramonga at their peak, who helped shape modern cumbia while never forgetting their roots.
Double LP in Gatefold Cover pressed on 140g high quality virgin vinyl. Download for LP from Bandcamp also includes unlimited streaming of *Los Orientales de Paramonga* via the free Bandcamp app along with high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Track List
A1 - San Patricio
A2 - Buscando La Zorra
A3 - Chiquilla En Onda
A4 - Bailando Con Betty
A5 - Guajira Oriental
A6 - A- Chi- Li- Pu
B1 - Te Gusta Como Azucar
B2 - Viajando Con Un Loco
B3 - El Guarda Caballos
B4 - El Monito Y La Jirafa
B5 - Siempre Contagiando
B6 - El Botecito
C1 - Paseando En El Bosque
C2 - El Metiche
C3 - El Romanito
C4 - Mi Guajira Te Llama
C5 - Guajira Caliente
C6 - Sapos Al Agua
D1 - Me Voy Pa, La Montana
D2 - El Hombre Lobo
D3 - La Ronda De Los Enanos
D4 - Tuco Y Tico
D5 - Onda Tropical
D6 - A La Playa Me Voy Cantando
D7 - La Chica Del Bikini Rojo
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