Palenque Palenque: Champeta Criolla & Afro Roots in Colombia 1975-91

by Various Artists

Palenque Palenque: Champeta Criolla & Afro Roots in Colombia 1975-91 cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 31 May 2010
  • Label: Soundway
  • Country: Colombia
  • Length: 1:16:10
  • Community rating: 3.99/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Exploring the powerful Afro-Colombian sound systems of the Caribbean coast, this anthology traces the evolution of Champeta music. Local musicians and DJs absorbed imported African records, reinterpreting soukous and highlife alongside traditional cumbia rhythms using heavy synthesizers and blistering percussion. The release captures a relentlessly energetic, working-class dance music culture unique to the port cities of Colombia.

Genres

Descriptors: party, rhythmic, compilation, percussive, vocal, guitars

Tracklist

  1. Esclavo Moderno (2:54)
  2. Bumburumbumbum (3:34)
  3. Palenque (3:55)
  4. Tungalala (El Sapo) (3:32)
  5. Naga Pedale (3:26)
  6. Pim Pom (4:17)
  7. Dejala Corre (3:27)
  8. Puyalo Ahi (3:01)
  9. Tetero (3:09)
  10. Quiero a Mi Gente (3:46)
  11. Shacalao (3:38)
  12. Palengue Palengue (4:09)
  13. La Negra Kulengue (3:31)
  14. Calaba Calabao (3:49)
  15. Katunga (3:26)
  16. Manaye (3:48)
  17. El Sucusu (3:16)
  18. El Lobo (3:02)
  19. Dame Un Trago (4:26)
  20. La Botellita (4:12)
  21. Yoro (3:44)

Credits

  • Various - primary artist
  • Brian Cross - compiled by
  • Lucas Silva - compiled by, liner notes [sleevenotes by]
  • Miles Cleret - compiled by
  • Will Holland - compiled by
  • Tim Moore - design, art direction
  • Ariana Holland - liner notes [translation by]
  • Nick Robbins - mastered by, other [vinyl restoration]

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