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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35 Essentials of Los Machucambos (Mono Version)
Pop - Pubblicato da BNF Collection il 18 set 2014
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Sus Primeros Ep's en España (1959-1963) (Remastered)
World music - Pubblicato da Rama Lama Music il 7 lug 2017
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Tremendos Éxitos (Remastered)
Latina - Pubblicato da Universal Digital Enterprises il 20 ago 2018
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Hasta Siempre, Comandante
World music - Pubblicato da MAMANOQUIERE il 15 apr 2022
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Selecciones Musicales Lationamericanas
Pop - Pubblicato da Alpha Center Digital il 31 mar 2022
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La Boa / Otorrino Laringologo (Mono Version)
World music - Pubblicato da BNF Collection il 1 gen 1961
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Orfeu Negro: La chanson d'Orphée / Adieu tristesse (Mono Version)
Generi vari - Pubblicato da BNF Collection il 1 gen 1959
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Folklore Mexicain (Mono Version)
Latina - Pubblicato da BNF Collection il 1 gen 1959
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All The Best
World music - Pubblicato da Retro Music Box il 26 feb 2020
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Pepito / Dimelo en Septiembre (Mono Version)
World music - Pubblicato da BNF Collection il 1 gen 1960
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15 Essentials of Los Machucambos (Mono Version)
Pop - Pubblicato da BNF Collection il 4 set 2014
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Non monsieur / Fabulosa (Mono Version)
Pop - Pubblicato da BNF Collection il 1 gen 1962
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The Best of Los Machucambos
Pop - Pubblicato da Vintage Jukebox il 12 feb 2020
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Dansez avec les Machucambos (Mono version)
Pop - Pubblicato da BNF Collection il 1 gen 1961
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Perfidia (Bolero Cha-Cha)
World music - Pubblicato da Viking Records il 3 dic 2014
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Los Machucambos
Latina - Pubblicato da Vintage Music il 25 feb 2014
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Vintage World Nº 82 - EPs Collectors, "Duerme Negrito"
Latina - Pubblicato da Vintage Music il 19 giu 1959
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