On the show this time, it's the Peruvian-influenced, rock n roll-cumbia, of Chicha Libre.

Chicha Libre is the Brooklyn-based psychedelic-cumbia band, formed by Olivier Conan in the early 2000’s.  They are non-traditional, avoiding claims to specific authenticity.  Instead they borrow what sparks interest, absorbing not only Peruvian chicha, but also Afrobeat, Cuban danzón, and parts of North American country music.  They’ve released an EP - Cuatro tigres, and two studio albums - Sonido Amazonico! and Canibalismo - all available on Bandcamp and their own Barbés Records imprint.

Recorded May 6, 2025
Tres Pasajeros
Danza De Los Simpsons
Danza Del Millonario
El Borrachito
Popcorn Andino

Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.

On the show this time, it's the Peruvian-influenced, rock n roll-cumbia, of Chicha Libre.
Chicha Libre is the Brooklyn-based psychedelic-cumbia band, formed by Olivier Conan in the early 2000&rsquo;s. &nbsp;They are non-traditional, avoiding claims to specific authenticity.&nbsp; Instead they borrow what sparks interest, absorbing not only Peruvian chicha, but also Afrobeat, Cuban danz&oacute;n, and parts of North American country music. &nbsp;They&rsquo;ve released an EP - Cuatro tigres,&nbsp;and two studio albums -&nbsp;Sonido Amazonico!&nbsp;and&nbsp;Canibalismo&nbsp;- all available on Bandcamp and their own Barb&eacute;s Records imprint.
Recorded May 6, 2025
<ol>
<li>Tres Pasajeros</li>
<li>Danza De Los Simpsons</li>
<li>Danza Del Millonario</li>
<li>El Borrachito</li>
<li>Popcorn Andino</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgtsevavtEI">Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.</a>

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Live on KEXP brings you the very best of KEXP’s world-renowned live in-studio and remote performances. Each week, we’ll bring you a new live session, from emerging artists to well-established acts, spanning styles, genres and cultures. Full video of all Live on KEXP performances available at youtube.com/kexp.

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