Sonido Amazonico!

Chicha is the name of a corn-based liquor the Incas distilled in the days before The Conquest, and the word's mysterious, boozy etymology makes it perfect for the musical style that bears its name. Chicha - the music - was spontaneously distilled during the culture clash of the '60s when the Indian population of the Peruvian Amazon blended Columbian cumbias with American rock & roll, particularly the twang heavy sound of surf music. With cheap electric instruments, Amazon Indians used the syncopated beat of cumbia as the foundation for melodies that sound to western ears like Andean folk music played on electric guitar supported by Tex-Mex style Farfisa. When the Indians moved to Lima, chicha became a thriving subgenre, but since the 70s the style has been dying out. Olivier Conan, owner of New York's Barbés nightclub and record label, discovered the music on a 2005 trip to Peru. In 2007, he put out a compilation called The Roots of Chicha. The music so captivated New York's downtown crowd that he put together Chicha Libre, a combo comprised of New York's musical scene makers, and started playing the old hits, and some new compositions, to packed houses. Part of the charm of the old chicha recordings had to do with their distorted, lo-fi approach, something that you can't match in a Manhattan recording studio. Nonetheless, Sonido Amazonico!, named after a hit by the chicha band Los Mirlos, is a sunny, upbeat collection guaranteed to bring a silly smile to your face. Vincent Douglas' plays a twangy guitar and Josh Camp plays a rare Hohner Electravox, an accordion-like instrument that sounds like a 70s Farfisa, anchor the band's timeless sound (the Electrovox is an electric hybrid; no air passes through it).

Like reggae, the chicha groove is so recognizable, and flexible, that almost any style of music can be played using it. The playing here has a lightness and humor that the originals lacked, but Chicha Libre's not making any claims about being authentic or keeping a lost tradition alive. They're playing it for kicks, and they supply plenty of 'em. ~ j. poet, All Music Guide

The new couples do not essentially have to tag on the same status quo. Every couple want to make there wedding reception different from the old tradition ways. Rareness is the one essential thing which makes a wedding reception a memorable one. The guest have seen a lot of events that follow the same style, so if you plan your wedding reception in a novel and unique way, they will surely remember it for every.

New York City has changed the old format of the wedding receptions. It has made a lot of modifications in the traditional wedding lay outs which suits the contemporary times and reflects unique features and personalities of couple.

The old and boring way of announcing the wedding reception party again and again should be replaced. Now, the people in NYC announce the bridal party once and play the much beloved music in the back ground as the guest enters the hall.

New York reception lounges remain incomplete with out drinks. You can plan a cocktail party and become a part of it. You can participate in this occasion and interact and mingle with the guests. This cocktail party can be a real fun with a great music.

The wedding reception should include dance. In fact it is a must to go mad and enjoy. The dance should not be formal. The guest should feel free to dance anytime they wish. The music should be fantastic so that the guest can enjoy dancing. It is very important to keep in mind that the host of the evening should be excellent. He should have the talent to keep the guest entertained and involved. No one should be left behind. The DJs are a must in the parties these days especially in places like NYC, etc. They have gained a lot of popularity.

The people in NYC plan their own wedding reception rather than going to an event planner. They organize it in a way which is unique that suits their style and personality.

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