Guachinangos Vol. 1
Jalopy, 2026
8/10
The New York outfit Guachinangos blend Son Jarocho with Cumbia, Champeta and many other ideas for this cultured debut.
“Chuchumbé” opens the listen with a lively mood, where playful percussion is met with many animated voices and plenty of rhythm, and “Conga de Gavilán” follows with a quick delivery, as the fast guitars and scrappy drumming invite dancing.
“Dios Nunca Muere” arrives in the middle and enlists Gabriella Grimaldi’s meticulous violin amid the pretty demeanor, while “El Deseo” showcases bright guitar and frisky drumming for the album’s best.
The last track, “La Morena”, offers a festive and layered climate with dual gender vocals and plenty of melody and global appeal.
The 7 piece touch on the traditions of Mexico and Colombia all over these tracks, and it makes for a dance floor ready effort that balances the past and present via their inimitable fusion.
Travels well with: The Binoculars- Double Whammy; The Clover Valley Boys- The Clover Valley Boys