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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Os Bandeirantes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Mono Version)
Divers - Released by BNF Collection on 1 jan. 1960
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Os Bandeirantes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Mono Version)
Divers - Released by BNF Collection on 1 jan. 1960
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Granada
Wereldmuziek - Released by Viking Records on 24 okt. 2014
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Te Llevaré a Madrid
Latijns-Amerika - Released by TiTo on 20 apr. 2015
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Adiós Irene / Enamorada (Remastered)
Latijns-Amerika - Released by CANCIONERO POP on 1 dec. 1959
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Boy Wanted
Wereldmuziek - Released by Boy Wanted on 27 dec. 2022
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Traditions
Wereldmuziek - Released by Traditions on 25 nov. 2022
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I'm Looking for an Angel
Wereldmuziek - Released by for an angel again on 29 sep. 2021
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St. Nicholas - For Young Folks
Wereldmuziek - Released by St. Nicholas Day on 19 dec. 2021
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Nightingale
Wereldmuziek - Released by oldies and hits for future on 20 mei 2019
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Granada
Wereldmuziek - Released by Viking Records on 3 nov. 2014
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Movie Songs
Wereldmuziek - Released by Movie Songs on 25 feb. 2022
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Winter Dreams
Wereldmuziek - Released by Winter Dreams on 6 okt. 2022
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Blue Cocktail
Wereldmuziek - Released by Blue Cocktail on 19 dec. 2022
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A Prairie Windstorm
Wereldmuziek - Released by prairie windstorm on 7 feb. 2023
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The Sweet Sixties
Wereldmuziek - Released by The Sweet Sixties on 3 jul. 2022
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Así Te Presentí
Latijns-Amerika - Released by Caliente on 11 dec. 2015
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