CD 2011 Complete Tracklist
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- 01 Judith
- 02 La Pollera Colorá
- 03 Cumbia Cienaguera
- 04 El Garabato
- 05 Fiesta en Colombia
- 06 Cumbia Sabrosa
- 07 Gaita de las Flores
- 08 Porro Palitiao
Album Information & Technical Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy The Original Sound of Cumbia by Various Artists?
You can purchase The Original Sound of Cumbia directly on Amazon in CD format, as well as specialized vinyl record distributors and record shops across Latin America and worldwide.
How can I listen to The Original Sound of Cumbia online?
You can stream preview audio and sample classic tracks directly on CumbiaFM by clicking the "Listen on CumbiaFM" button above, or stream on Spotify and YouTube.
Why is The Original Sound of Cumbia considered essential in cumbia history?
Compiled by Will 'Quantic' Holland after years living in Colombia and collecting rare vinyl. Released on Soundway Records (2011), this is the definitive introduction to classic Colombian cumbia, featuring rare tracks from the 1940s–1950s including 'Judith' by Lucho Pérez. Rated 88/100 by critics on Album of the Year (4 critic reviews). The Vinyl Factory calls it 'a fine way of getting into some of the lesser known tracks'.
