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Expected Release Date: 19-June-2026 – This Pre-order will be shipped on or just before this date. Release dates are subject to alteration.
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.
Tracklisting
Disc 1
Side 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
Side 2
1. Viajando Con Un Loco
2. El Guarda Caballos
3. El Monito Y La Jirafa
4. Siempre Contagiando
5. El Botecito
6. Paseando En El Bosque
Disc 2
Side 1
1. El Metiche
2. El Romanito
3. Mi Guajira Te Llama
4. Guajira Caliente
5. Sapos Al Agua
6. Me Voy Pa, La Montana
Side 2
1. El Hombre Lobo
2. La Ronda De Los Enanos
3. Tuco Y Tico
4. Onda Tropical
5. A La Playa Me Voy Cantando
6. La Chica Del Bikini Rojo
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