Radiodiffusion Internasionaal Annexe

♬ Cumbia de las Galaxias

I first discovered Afrosound at the amazing Super Sonido blog. My favorite tune that was posted there –  “Caliventura” – which later showed up on VampiSoul‘s The Afrosound of Colombia Vol. 1 compilation.

The band was put together by the Vice President of Discos Fuentes, José María Fuentes. Afrosound’s mission initially was to emulate the tropical guitar sounds that were emerging in countries like Peru and Ecuador at the time. The 1972 theme, “La Danza de Los Mirlos” – by the Peruvian group Los Mirlos – was a great success in Colombia and with it, a new way of interpreting Colombia’s greatest exportable musical heritage.

The band is still active, although Mariano Sepúlveda is the only remaining original member. Their latest release came out 2022 to celebrate their 50th anniversary. You can find out more at their website: https://afrosoundoficial.com/

Catalog number 45 / 11742 on Disco Peerless of Mexico. Release 1981.