The Analog Africa label continues its obsession with the music of Peru with this retrospective of famed psychedelic cumbia pioneers Los Orientales De Paramonga. Named for their coastal town three hours north of Lima, the band emerged from the city’s vibrant music scene that was informed not only by cumbia, but also surf, rockabilly, and tropical grooves. The original group’s founders were guitarists Victor Ramírez and Maximiliano Chávez. They loved psychedelia and injected it into almost everything they played. Their sound shaped the musical identity of the region. Following early hit singles, internal tensions led to a split between the two principals resulting in two rival groups using the same name. Los Orientales De Paramonga 1972-1976 focuses exclusively…
