The roots of chicha go back to mid-1950s Peru. Mambo was gradually replaced by preferences for other rhythms like merengue, guaguanc?, cha cha cha, joropo, guaracha, rumba and cumbia, which timidly started to sound during these years. In Lima, it was the golden age of great orchestras and music ensembles which were capable of playing swing and jazz, but especially the diverse tropical variants flooding the market. Not to be confused with the '60s Mexican garage band of the same name, Peru's Los Ovnis (featuring Jorge Chambergo Porta) released 'Bailando Con Los Ovnis' in 1983. That wonderful album of chicha/cumbia is now reissued on vinyl.
Tracks:
1. Mala Mujer 03:13
2. Chofercito 02:52
3. Caprichosa 02:20
4. Linda Huanca?na 03:16
5. Flor De Cochabamba 03:12
6. Olvido 03:12
7. Linda Colegiala 03:14
8. Coraz?n Herido 04:25
9. Tarde Te Arrepentiras 03:14
10. Mi Pobreza Es Bonanza 02:37
11. Mi Cuzco 03:29
12. Valle Del Canipaco 03:39
