Chulita Sleepwalk - Cumbia Del Recuerdo

“‘Los tiempos pasan pero quedan los recuerdos
Y hay unos que son muy difíciles de olvidar
Yo tengo muchos que son viejos y los conservo
Porque son historias bastante setimental’

Although my family migrated to the US when I was very young, I have very vivid memories of my time living in Mexico City and experiencing Sonidero culture in the early 90’s. Mexico’s Sonidero culture is a unique DJ tradition that goes back to the 1960s and is influenced by tropical music from around the world. It is about the music as much as it is about the connection between the Sonideros and the audience.

Till this day, I can still hear the deep echoes of the voices, the heavily used effects, the melodies of the accordion and the bass bumping from the sound systems. This mix of old and new cumbias is dedicated to everyone who has had to leave their home in search for more opportunities for their families. It is dedicated to those recuerdos and to the family I’ve lost in the 27 years I haven’t been back.”

— Chulita Sleepwalk

Today, we feature a mix from one of our very own Chulitxs - the tunes come directly from their vinyl collection. This mix comes from Chulita Sleepwalk of CVC Los Angeles.

Andrea aka DJ Sleepwalk (she/her) was born in Mexico City, grew up in the Bay Area and currently lives in Los Angeles. She is a member of the Los Angeles Chapter of Chulita Vinyl Club. She has been spinning with the collective for 7 years and enjoys playing a wide range of music from Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul, House and R&B to Cumbia, Latin and World sounds. You can catch her at events around Los Angeles or find her at @sleeepwalk

Cumbia del Recuerdo Tracklist

1.  Turbo Sonidero - Sonria, Llora

2.  Grupo Sonador - Llanto en Nueva York 

3.  Amantes Del Futuro - Cumbia de la Montaña 

4.  Andres Landero - Mara del Carmen 

5.  Los Miticos del Ritmo - Vampiro Sabanero

6.  Calixto Ochoa - Recordando el Pasado 

7.  Aníbal Velásquez ‎– Besos Sobre Besos

8.  La Sonora Barranquilla - Llorando Se Fue 

9.  Lisandro Meza - Leyda 

9.  Los Llaras - Buscando

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