Los Machucambos
Los Machucambos is a Paris-based Latin music act formed in the city’s Latin Quarter in 1959. Well-versed in a whole host of popular Latin genres such as cha-cha-cha, mariachi, bossa nova, and even Andean folklore, the group went through numerous lineup changes throughout its history, but initially consisted of Spanish guitarist Rafael Gayoso, Costa Rican singer Julia Cortés (the daughter of former president León Cortés Castro), and a second guitarist from Peru named Milton Zapata. They began performing in the late 50s as Los Acapulcos and changed their name to Los Machucambos (taken from an indigenous Andean term for ‘armadillo’) after Julia Cortés joined the band. In 1960, the trio gained nationwide popularity thanks to their rendition of the Mexican classic “La Bamba,” but it was 1961’s “Pepito” that finally propelled them to international stardom. During that time, Milton Zapata quit the group and was later replaced by Italian guitarist Romano Zanotti. Over the course of the next few decades, Los Machucambos continued their exploration of the Latin American songbook, often incorporating traditional instruments such as charango, kena, and the Andean harp. Following Julia Cortés’ departure in 1972 due to a serious illness, the group recruited several female vocalists until settling with Chilean singer Mariana Montalvo, who accompanied the group until 2005. Prior to that, all of the group’s original members reunited in 2004 to record the album Como Antes, followed by a legendary live concert in Costa Rica. In the subsequent years, the group suffered significant losses after the passing of Julia Cortés in 2008 and Rafael Gayoso in 2015.
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Sus Primeros Ep's en España (1959-1963) (Remastered)
World music - Editado por Rama Lama Music el 7 jul. 2017
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Tremendos Éxitos (Remastered)
América latina - Editado por Universal Digital Enterprises el 20 ago. 2018
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Hasta Siempre, Comandante
World music - Editado por MAMANOQUIERE el 15 abr. 2022
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Selecciones Musicales Lationamericanas
Pop - Editado por Alpha Center Digital el 31 mar. 2022
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Perfidia (Bolero Cha-Cha)
World music - Editado por Viking Records el 3 dic. 2014
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Los Machucambos
América latina - Editado por Vintage Music el 25 feb. 2014
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Vintage World Nº 82 - EPs Collectors, "Duerme Negrito"
América latina - Editado por Vintage Music el 19 jun. 1959
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The Girl From Ipanema
World music - Editado por Sixty Style Records el 26 may. 2016
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Manana
World music - Editado por Nostalgia Gold Records el 29 abr. 2016
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Vuelve Junto a Mí
World music - Editado por Frémeaux & associés el 29 ago. 2009
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Vintage World No. 162 - EP: ¡Ay Pepito!
América latina - Editado por Vintage Music el 11 feb. 1960
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Los Machucambos Sus Primeros Éxitos
América latina - Editado por Ok Records el 16 dic. 2016
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La Parranda
World music - Editado por Music Today Records el 17 mar. 2015
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Complete Dansez Avec Los Machucambos (All Tracks Remastered 2022)
World music - Editado por jjjedizionimusicali el 8 dic. 2022
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Te Llevare a Madrid / Prodigioso
América latina - Editado por CANCIONERO POP el 12 ene. 1961
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Amor Amor (Rumba)
World music - Editado por Viking Records el 24 oct. 2014
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