Los Orientales de Paramonga Los Orientales de Paramonga 1972-1976 Vinyl LP Due Out 19/06/26

Los Orientales de Paramonga - Los Orientales de Paramonga 1972-1976

Please note this is a pre-order item due for release 19th June 2026

Tracklist:

1. San Patricio
2. Buscando La Zorra
3. Chiquilla En Onda
4. Bailando Con Betty
5. Guajira Oriental
6. A-Chi-Li-Pu
7. Te Gusta Como Azucar
8. Viajando Con Un Loco
9. El Guarda Caballos
10. El Monito Y La Jirafa
11. Siempre Contagiando
12. El Botecito
13. Paseando En El Bosque
14. El Metiche
15. El Romanito
16. Mi Guajira Te Llama
17. Guajira Caliente
18. Sapos Al Agua
19. Me Voy Pa, La Montana
20. El Hombre Lobo
21. La Ronda De Los Enanos
22. Tuco Y Tico
23. Onda Tropical
24. A La Playa Me Voy Cantando
25. La Chica Del Bikini Rojo

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.