Cumbia De Juventud

HEAVY CUMBIA GUITAR ROCK FROM 1960s COLOMBIA Formed in 1961 by the legendary brothers Pedro Jairo and Guillermo León Garcés, Los Golden Boys quickly rose to the top of the Colombian "música tropical" scene by combining popular rock and twist influences with cumbia, gaita, porro, and other local styles. The band recorded several hits for the Discos Fuentes label until the tragic death of brilliant electric guitarist Pedro Jairo in 1972, which marked the end of the original Los Golden Boys. "CUMBIA DE JUVENTUD" is a newly remastered collection of 12 of the heaviest songs from their golden era. Focused on raucous and driving cumbias that showcase the Garcés brothers' talents, this LP is filled with haunting minor-key melodies, thundering percussion, sinister guitar and Solovox solos, thumping bass, pulsing brass, and an atmosphere reminiscent of a stoned all-night beach party under a cloud of angst and dark Teenagedom. The use of the unique Solovox electric keyboard as a substitute for the indigenous Gaita flute adds a distinctive dimension that permeates the air. The voices of Pedro Jairo, Benny Marquez, and Amparito Muñiz keep the dance floor alive all night and into a rough hangover. Among the many great recording artists from the 60s under Discos