Release Date: 13/11/26 - Chacalon Y La Nueva Crema
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This 1981 album marks the debut of the most revered and iconic figure in Peruvian chicha: Chacalon.
Artist: Chacalon Y La Nueva Crema
Genre: South American Jazz/Funk
Label: Vampisoul
This passion for electric guitars also fueled his admiration for the British band Cream--and, of course, Eric Clapton--which ultimately inspired the name of his band: La Nueva Crema. His songs speak to the working classes who migrated from rural areas to the major cities in search of better employment opportunities and portray the hardships they faced. The lyrics tell stories of heartbreak, drunken nights amid everyday struggles, and marginalization--common experiences in the poorer communities of Peru. Chacalon became a cult figure among the most disadvantaged sectors of Peruvian society, a devotion that remains strong years after his death. The album is essential listening for anyone interested in psychedelic cumbia and the roots of Peruvian chicha. Our reissue preserves the album's original artwork as it appeared on Discos Horoscopo and includes liner notes by genre expert Victor Zela (La cumbia de mis viejos).
About the artist
Chacalón y la Nueva Crema was a pioneering Peruvian chicha group fronted by singer Lorenzo Palacios Quispe, known as Chacalón (“Big Jackal”). Born in Lima in 1950 to a family with roots in Ayacucho, he grew up amid poverty and became a powerful voice for working-class and Andean migrant communities in the city.
This 1LP Vinyl LP product is a:
- Standard Pressing
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