Peruvian chicha music meets electronics in new Sotomayor LP, Orígenes

Psychedelic coastal cumbian sounds.

Sotomayor, aka siblings Raul and Paulina Sotomayor, have released a new album, called Orígenes, via Wonderwheel Recordings.

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Recorded between Mexico and Puerto Rico, Orígenes – which translates to ‘Origins’ – weaves Peruvian chicha influences with traditional cumbia and electronics.

The album was produced by Eduardo Cabra – one half of politically-orientated Puerto Rican rap duo Calle 13.

Head here for more info, check out the artwork and tracklist below.

Tracklist:

1. Nunca es Tarde
2. Lo Que Tu Quieras De Mi
3. Tu Cuerpo y el mio
4. Sin Control
5. Quema
6. Despierta
7. Esta Vez
8. Menéate pa’ mí
9. Latin History Month
10. Ella