Chicha Libre
Brooklyn band playing Peruvian chicha, the psychedelic cumbia of 1970s Amazonian Peru, on surf guitar and electric organ.
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About Chicha Libre
Chicha Libre was formed in Brooklyn by Olivier Conan, who ran the bar and venue Barbès and its record label. Barbès Records had released 'The Roots of Chicha', a compilation that brought the 1970s Peruvian style to a new audience, and the band grew out of that interest.
Conan plays an electric cuatro, and the lineup's vintage Electravox organ gives the band its warbling, slightly seasick top line over cumbia percussion. Their debut album was '¡Sonido Amazónico!', which mixed originals with chicha standards and odd reworkings of pieces from outside the genre.
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What festivals is Chicha Libre playing in 2027?
Chicha Libre is booked at 1 festival we cover: Big Ears 2027.
Is Chicha Libre playing Big Ears 2027?
Yes, Chicha Libre is on the Big Ears 2027 lineup, April 1–4, 2027 at Downtown Knoxville, TN.
What kind of music does Chicha Libre play?
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