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INF 004LP
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Infopesa present a reissue of Manzanita Y Su Conjunto's Arre Caballito, originally released in 1970. Bernardo Hernández, born in the district of Laredo (province of Trujillo), had a predominant role in shaping the origins of Peruvian Cumbia. Under his artistic name, Manzanita, he showcased his prodigious talent as a guitar player through years of live performance. Manzanita discovered his passion for the guitar at an early age, joining his older brother in various performances of Criollo music. In 1962, he was part of the group called Los Pacharacos (later Los Pachas), where he stood out thanks to his guitar skills and a sublime fusion of tropical rhythms and Huayno. His compositions and performances, imbued with full-blooded inventiveness, were seen by hundreds across the region. Manzanita, along with Enrique Delgado (from Los Destellos), must be credited as leading figures and founders of Peruvian Cumbia -- a genre that differs from other variants of Cumbia due to the inclusion of the electric guitar. In, 1968, Bernardo Hernández formed his own group. He met musical producer Alberto Maraví who, upon witnessing his talents, decided to collaborate with him in the release of his first 45RPM; this recording included the songs "Arre Caballito" and "La Parada". But all these plans needed something else to propel the artist toward superstardom: a no-nonsense commercial name. One day, Alberto Maraví asked him if he had any nicknames as a kid and he responded: "Manzanita". Maraví said, "BINGO!" And the rest is history. That same year, the track "Arre Caballito" became an instant hit in Peru. Its record-breaking sales and commercial success led to the recording of Manzanita's first LP, which was released in 1970 and also titled Arre Caballito. This LP was yet another triumph for the guitarist who was only 27 years old at the time. It became the key that opened the door to the bright beginnings of the Peruvian Cumbia. This legendary vinyl returns, renewing and confirming Manzanita's title as "The Greatest Peruvian Guitarist", reacquainting fans with his mesmeric music and paying homage to his legacy. Remastered at Infopesa's studio by Aldo Montalvo under the direction of Juan Ricardo and Alberto Maraví, who produced and oversaw the original mastering of the record in 1970. Reinterpreted artwork using the original cover by Peruvian collage master, Yerko Zlatar. Includes Spanish/English liner notes.
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Los Orientales de Paramonga began their musical journey when they were school students in the province of Barranca, Peru. The members included Maximiliano Chávez Saavedra on the guitar, handling arranging and composing duties; José 'Huachito' Castillo on the electric bass; Daniel Guillén on the timbales; Manuel Chiriboga taking on the percussion duties and "Cote" Duplex Dextre on the congas. At the beginning of their career, they were influenced by the guitars of Enrique Delgado and Manzanita, pioneers of the Peruvian instrumental Cumbia. Later, they experimented with the wah-wah effects pedal under the influence of Augusto Lucho y Sus Satélites. Los Orientales de Paramonga, with Maximiliano Chávez as their leader, combined all these influences and forged a new sound that made them unique. It was in the year 1970 when they started recording after being discovered by the musical producer Alberto Maraví and together released their first 45 single that included the international hit "Lobos al Escape" and later released their first LP. In 1974, Los Orientales de Paramonga recorded their second and last LP in the legendary record label Infopesa, titled Fiesta En Oriente which included haunting psychedelic guitar-driven tunes such as "Sonia La Sexy", "La Momia", "Guinda Sabrosa", and many more. As the years passed by, this fascinating LP started to cultivate an immense appeal and following among music lovers and collectors all over the globe, becoming the most-valued Peruvian LP in the world and the most sought-after vinyl ever of Infopesa's catalog on sites such as Discogs and Ebay. Now, 45 years since it was first released, Fiesta En Oriente makes a triumphal return in a special vinyl reissue that also includes "Lobos al Escape", the first hit of the band as a bonus track and also serves as an homage to Maximiliano Chávez, the mastermind behind the band who left us in 2012 leaving behind an extraordinary repertoire that will live on forever in our hearts and minds. Reworked at Infopesa's studio by Aldo Montalvo under the direction of Juan Ricardo and Alberto Maraví, who produced and oversaw the original mastering of the record in 1974. Packaged in artwork that uses the original cover of the LP reinterpreted by well-known Peruvian collage master Yerko Zlatar. Includes Spanish/English liner notes.
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Infopesa present a reissue of Juaneco Y Su Combo's El Gran Cacique, originally issued in 1972. At the beginning of 1966, in the Amazonian city Pucallpa of Peru, merchant and musician Juan Wong Paredes decided to form a group to share and play some upbeat music throughout the city. Wong Paredes, of Chinese ancestry, enjoyed playing music with his accordion, especially at the Peruvian jungle parties known as tahuampas. After finishing his military service, his son Juan Wong Popolizio decided to collaborate with his father's band, and was joined by his friend Noe Fachín, who took on lead guitar and composing duties. Popolizio and Fachín worked together to select six young natives from the area who shared their love for exotic music, rhythms, and modern tracks that filtered in from the Colombian and Brazilian borders. All together, these members became one of the best psychedelic cumbia bands ever: Juaneco y Su Combo. The members of the band included Juan Wong Popilizio as the director, keyboard player, and arranger, Fachín on lead guitar, and Wilindoro Cacique as the vocalist as well as the guiro and tambourine player. They were joined by Walter Domínguez on bass guitar, Rosendo Hidalgo on drums, Wilberto Murrieta on second guitar, Juvencio Pinchi on percussions, and Jairo Aguilar Tejada on bongos. In 1972, they were signed by Infopesa and recorded their first LP, El Gran Cacique. This LP, named eponymously after the nickname of the leader of the band, featured a timeless version of the Brazilian toada "Mulher Rendeira" with vocals from Cacique, becoming an instant hit. "Vacilando Con Ayahuasca," an instrumental cumbia composed by Fachín, was also recorded for this album, and it featured some sexy hypnotic vocals from Infopesa´s secretary. Nowadays, El Gran Cacique" is considered one of the world´s essential cumbia records, and after 46 years, this iconic album returns as zestful as ever in a special vinyl reissue that will surely reignite the psychedelic craze again. This vinyl release was remastered from the original analog tapes at Infopesa's studio by Aldo Montalvo under the direction of Juan Ricardo and Alberto Maraví, who produced and oversaw the original mastering of the record in 1972. It's packaged with an artwork that uses the original cover of the LP reinterpreted by well-known Peruvian collage master Yerko Zlatar.
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Infopesa present a reissue of Los Mirlos' Los Charapas De Oro, originally released in 1975. Back in the year 1972, seven young musicians from Moyobamba, a Peruvian city and the capital of the department of San Martin located in the Amazon region of northern Peru, arrived in Lima brandishing an iconic name that would soon become legendary: Los Mirlos. The original members of the band included singer and director Jorge Rodriguez, Gilberto Reátegui on lead guitar and composing duties, Dany Johnston on second guitar, and a rhythm section made up of Manuel Linares on bass guitar, Hugo Jauregi on drums, Carlos Vasquez on percussions, and Wagner Grandez providing backing vocals. By the time of their arrival to Peru's capital, they had distilled an exotic psychedelic flavor and incredible chemistry matched only by their determination to succeed. They quickly caught the eye of the Peruvian Record label Infopesa, which was responsible for the "Cumbia Amazónica" movement that was sweeping the country at the time. By 1973, they were signed by Infopesa and began an iconic and successful career that spawned nine long plays, two compilations, and several singles, all produced by prolific music producer Alberto Maraví. It must be noted that in the midst of these classic releases there was one that became their most popular album, their third album, correctly titled Los Charapas De Oro. "Charapa" is a common nickname Peruvians use to refer to people from the Amazon jungle where it's hotter than most places in the country, and "The Oro", well, it's how they are seen by their audiences: as guys made from gold because of their incredible talent and success! Los Charapas de Oro was released in 1975 winning an instant cult following by serving up irresistible guitar-driven classics such as "Sonido Amazónico", "La Danza del Petrolero", "Cabalgando Con Ella", and "Somos Los Mirlos". This cult classic has stood the test of time and is now being considered as one of the most collectable Latin American records ever produced. Remastered from the original analog tapes at Infopesa's studio by Aldo Montalvo under the direction of Juan Ricardo and Alberto Maraví, who produced and oversaw the original mastering of the record in 1975. Artwork features a reinterpretation of the original cover by well-known Peruvian collage master Yerko Zlatar. Includes Spanish-English liner notes.
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