Chicha is a psychedelic cumbia genre that originated in Peru in the 1960s.
Chicha Libre takes this music and takes it on a journey. Founded in New York, the band blends surf guitars, vintage organs, Latin percussion, and synthesizers to create a cosmopolitan and highly free-spirited take on this tropical tradition.
Cumbia rhythms remain at the heart of their sound, but they blend with psychedelic rock, electronic experimentation, and influences from multiple continents.
The result is festive, sometimes strange, and always highly danceable.
At some point during the concert, it becomes quite difficult to stay seated.
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DJ Jean Toussaint
A huge fan of tropical music, Jean Toussaint loves to fill the dance floor with Afro-inspired rhythms and sounds.
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DJ Fred Martin
A passionate record digger and sound archaeologist, and founder of the blog Les Mains Noires, he is dedicated to bringing forgotten artists back into the spotlight and reviving little-known musical heritage, from the Caribbean to South America.
Olivier Conan: cuatro and vocals
Vincent Douglas: guitar
Joshua Camp: keyboards and vocals
Nicholas Dudahy: bass
Neil Ochoa: percussion
Karina Vazquez: percussion
