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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.
Tracklist
Disc 1
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
Disc 2
1. El Metiche
2. El Romanito
3. Mi Guajira Te Llama
4. Guajira Caliente
5. Sapos Al Agua
6. Me Voy Pa, La Montana
7. El Hombre Lobo
8. La Ronda De Los Enanos
9. Tuco Y Tico
10. Onda Tropical
11. A La Playa Me Voy Cantando
12. La Chica Del Bikini Rojo