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$1,092.61The Story
For those unfamiliar, Picós are hand-painted sound systems, often adorned with dazzling colours and striking imagery, each with its own name and sonic identity. These mobile discos became the heart of neighbourhood bailes, where the sounds of champeta, highlife, soukous, mbaqanga, zouk, soca, and cumbia would turn every street corner, market, and terrace into a dancefloor. Initially built by local craftsmen using modified speaker components, Picós became legendary for their powerful bass and exclusivity, with DJs sourcing rare vinyl from African and Caribbean ports and rebranding them with unique piconemas—new names adapted to local slang, making the tracks instantly recognisable within the community. This compilation brings together a carefully curated selection of these rare and sought-after tracks, tracing the deep-rooted musical exchanges between Colombia, West and Central Africa, and the Caribbean. Featuring artists like Los Corraleros De Majagual, Peacocks International Highlife Band, Pedro Lima, Zaïko Langa Langa, and more, the album also includes edits by Edna Martinez, reimagining these timeless rhythms for contemporary audiences while staying true to their original spirit.
Track list:
A1 Wulomei - Takoradi
A2 Conjunto Ana N'gola - Puxa Odoette
A3 Zeal Onyia & His Music - Egbe Ne Lueli
A4 Los Corraleros De Majagual - Remanga
A5 Aquí Suena - Abel Llinas
B1 Peacocks International Highlife Band - Igbala Oso
B2 Pedro Lima Et L'orchestre Os Leonenses - Philomene
B3 The Shoe Laces - Isitha Somunthu
B4 Claudio Y Su Combo - Como Sea
B5 Pa' Entro Mi Gente - Angelo El Auténtico
C1 Zaire - I'm Tired Of Living In The Shack
C2 Afous - Anavdhou (Edna Martinez Extended Edit)
C3 Zaïko Langa Langa - La Tout Neige (Edna Martinez Edit)
C4 Erick Cosaque Et Les Voltage
C5 Pico Sin Fronteras - Abel Llinas
D1 La Calandria - Como Duele Una Traicion
D2 African System International - Amina
D3 Carlos Díaz Y Su Orquesta - Tres Meses De Vida
D4 No Puedes Conmigo - Angelo El Auténtico
Description
For those unfamiliar, Picós are hand-painted sound systems, often adorned with dazzling colours and striking imagery, each with its own name and sonic identity. These mobile discos became the heart of neighbourhood bailes, where the sounds of champeta, highlife, soukous, mbaqanga, zouk, soca, and cumbia would turn every street corner, market, and terrace into a dancefloor. Initially built by local craftsmen using modified speaker components, Picós became legendary for their powerful bass and exclusivity, with DJs sourcing rare vinyl from African and Caribbean ports and rebranding them with unique piconemas—new names adapted to local slang, making the tracks instantly recognisable within the community. This compilation brings together a carefully curated selection of these rare and sought-after tracks, tracing the deep-rooted musical exchanges between Colombia, West and Central Africa, and the Caribbean. Featuring artists like Los Corraleros De Majagual, Peacocks International Highlife Band, Pedro Lima, Zaïko Langa Langa, and more, the album also includes edits by Edna Martinez, reimagining these timeless rhythms for contemporary audiences while staying true to their original spirit.
Track list:
A1 Wulomei - Takoradi
A2 Conjunto Ana N'gola - Puxa Odoette
A3 Zeal Onyia & His Music - Egbe Ne Lueli
A4 Los Corraleros De Majagual - Remanga
A5 Aquí Suena - Abel Llinas
B1 Peacocks International Highlife Band - Igbala Oso
B2 Pedro Lima Et L'orchestre Os Leonenses - Philomene
B3 The Shoe Laces - Isitha Somunthu
B4 Claudio Y Su Combo - Como Sea
B5 Pa' Entro Mi Gente - Angelo El Auténtico
C1 Zaire - I'm Tired Of Living In The Shack
C2 Afous - Anavdhou (Edna Martinez Extended Edit)
C3 Zaïko Langa Langa - La Tout Neige (Edna Martinez Edit)
C4 Erick Cosaque Et Les Voltage
C5 Pico Sin Fronteras - Abel Llinas
D1 La Calandria - Como Duele Una Traicion
D2 African System International - Amina
D3 Carlos Díaz Y Su Orquesta - Tres Meses De Vida
D4 No Puedes Conmigo - Angelo El Auténtico
