Essential Psychedelic Cumbia Album. "The leading figure of Peruvian Psychedelic Cumbia returns with his first album reissued for the first time in 49 years. A powerful and mesmeric LP that renews and confirms Manzanita's title as "The Greatest Peruvian Guitarist". Now, put the needle on the record and get the hypnotic party started!" Alberto Marav? (Original LP Producer) Peruvian Psychedelic Chicha Classic LP originally issued in 1970 and reworked by the legendary Infopesa label. Featuring the Hits: Arre Caballito, El Hueleguiso, Manzanita Boogaloo, V?rgenes del Sol and many more_ Spanish - English liner notes. Bernardo Hern?ndez, born in the district of Laredo (province of Trujillo), had a predominant role in shaping the origins of Peruvian Cumbia. Under his artistic name, Manzanita, he showcased his prodigious talent as a guitar player through years of live performance. Manzanita discovered his passion for the guitar at an early age, joining his older brother in various performances of Criollo music. In 1962, he was part of the group called "Los Pacharacos" and later "Los Pachas", where he stood out thanks to his guitar skills and a sublime fusion of tropical rhythms and Huayno. His compositions and performances, imbued with full-blooded inventiveness, were seen by hundreds of people all across the region. Manzanita, along with Enrique Delgado from "Los Destellos", must be credited as leading figures and founders of Peruvian Cumbia - a genre that differs from other variants of Cumbia due to the inclusion of the electric guitar. In, 1968, Bernardo Hern?ndez formed his own group. He met musical producer Alberto Marav? who, upon witnessing his talents, decided to collaborate with him in the release of his first 45 RPM; this recording included the songs "Arre Caballito" and "La Parada". But all these plans needed something else to propel the artist toward superstardom: a no-nonsense commercial name. One day, Alberto Marav? asked him if he had any nicknames as a kid and he responded: "Manzanita". Marav? said, "BINGO!" And the rest is history. That same year, the track "Arre Caballito" became an instant hit in Peru. Its record-breaking sales and commercial success led to the recording of Manzanita's first LP, which was released in 1970 and also titled "Arre Caballito". This LP was yet another triumph for the guitarist who was only 27 years old at the time. It became the key that opened the door to the bright beginnings of the Peruvian Cumbia. Even though more than 49 years have passed since the first release of "Arre Caballito", this legendary vinyl returns more powerful than ever in this special reissue. It renews and confirms Manzanita's title as "The Greatest Peruvian Guitarist", reacquainting fans with the mesmeric sound of his music while paying homage to his musical legacy. This limited vinyl release was remastered at Infopesa's studio by Aldo Montalvo under the direction of Juan Ricardo and Alberto Marav?, who produced and oversaw the original mastering of the record in 1970. It's packaged with an artwork that uses the original cover of the LP reinterpreted by well-known Peruvian collage master Yerko Zlatar.
