Zambo Remixes by Rolo Gallardo & Tribilin Sound

Arturo ‘Zambo’ Cavero, is one of the most important and admired voices in Peruvian Afro-Creole music. Born in Lima in 1940, Cavero is a veritable national icon who has spread Peruvian music and culture worldwide with his moving interpretations of songs such as ‘Y Se Llama Peru’ and ‘Contigo Peru’.

In 2019, Peruvian electronic hybrid sound pioneer Tribilin Sound was teaming up with tropical musician and composer Rolo Gallardo to produce Proyecto Zambo, an album reinterpreting 9 Zambo classics accompanied by guests from the current scene, including Dengue Dengue Dengue.

Zambo Remixes follows on from this project, this time remixing tracks from Proyecto Zambo by a team of contemporary club producers. On this album, Arturo ‘Zambo’ Cavero’s samples, loops and vocals have been used as raw material for 9 tracks designed for the dancefloor, inking the legendary Peruvian voice at the heart of today’s global club movement. Remixes by Yuyos Sound, Lukrø & Vitu Valera, Jeaneiffel, Eli Lamore & Thomas Young, Qechuaboi, Africó Sounds, Vudufa and Alvaro Isla.

These reinterpretations not only celebrate Cavero's influence on Peruvian music, but also demonstrate the versatility and creativity of Peruvian DJs/producers in blending electronic beats with Afro-Peruvian cultural heritage."Zambo Remixes" is a testament to the transformative power of music, bringing the rich Afro-Peruvian musical tradition to new global audiences while deeply honoring its roots.

Philou CxC
DJ, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Couvre x Chefs.

Tribilin Sound // Cosmic Llamas Label