GhostInMyFridge
I'm currently addicted to the music of Latin America. It has heart, soul and feels like they're saying important no matter the subject.
Favorite track: Bocaraca - Cahuita.
Discodelic present its second release in a series of exclusive 45rpm records. From the caribbean coast of Costa Rica, the province of Limón, the town of Cahuita, we present you the incredible BOCARACÁ!
Bocaracá is without a doubt a gem from the caribbean Central America, a spectacular concoction of psychedelia with afro latin rythms. Created Isidor Asch and Luis Jákamo, two restless limonenses who have been on the path of discovering their latin musical roots since childhood, while also experimenting with soul and Rock in their own compositions. Together and on their own, they have written a big chunk of the history of Soul in Costa Rica with their subsequent outstanding groups: Marfil, Grupo Stop and Manantial.
The reissue of this historic material was originally recorded between 1973 and 1974 in Audio Centro, a recording facility in San José. It’s a priceless and impotant document, a window to what was happening with music in the largely abandoned and forgotten province of Limón, where a musical revolution was cooking in the early 70’s, and where Bocaracá where the cornerstone.
This limited edition it part of a project that has been in the making for several years, a labour of love and respect for the music of this singular band, four “maes” who were known as “the only hippies in Limón” in their hometown.
Get to know the full story of Bocaracá in the special liner notes prepared with love for all of you, featuring band anecdotes and photos, included with the release.
Bocaraca were:
Luis Jakamo – Bass and Vocals
Isidor Asch – Guitar and Vocals
Julian Tabasch - Keyboard
Ricardo Espinach - Drums
Special Guests:
Pigo Maffioli – Arrangements and Synth in "Tal vez mañana"
Fernando Anderson "Saty" - DJ voice in "Cahuita"
Limited edition of 600 copies worldwide, 100 of them in Marble Red and 100 in clear marbled vinyl. Distribution in Europe by Groovie Records, distribution in Mexico, USA, Center and South America by Discodelic.
Discodelic presenta su segundo lanzamiento en su serie de exclusivos 45rpm. Desde la costa caribeña de Costa Rica, la provincia de Limón, el pueblo de Cahuita, con ustedes los increíbles BOCARACÁ!
Bocaracá es sin duda algo especial en el Caribe Centroamericano, una combinación espectacular de psicodelia con ritmos afro latinos. Creado por Isidor Asch y Luis Jákamo, dos inquietos músicos limonenses que desde chicos han estado en la búsqueda de sus raíces musicales latinas, y experimentando con el Soul Rock en sus composiciones propias. Ellos, juntos y por separado, han escrito gran parte de la historia del Soul en Costa Rica, con sus posteriores proyectos talentosos como Marfil, Grupo Stop y Manantial.
La reedicion de este material histórico grabado originalmente en 1973 y 1974 en el estudio de grabación en San Jose llamado Audio Centro, es un documento valioso e importante, una ventana para descubrir qué pasaba musicalmente en la abandonada y marginada provincia de Limón, donde una revolución musical se estaba creando a inicios de los años 70s y Bocaracá fue la piedra angular de todo ello.
Esta edición limitada es un proyecto que ha llevado muchos años concretarse, una labor de amor y respeto por la música de este sinigual cuarteto, unos "maes" que en su pueblo eran conocidos como los "únicos hippies de Limón".
Conoce la historia completa de Bocaracá en los liner notes especiales que preparamos para todos ustedes con fotografías y anécdotas de la banda, incluidos en este lanzamiento.
Bocaraca fueron:
Luis Jakamo - Voz y Bajo
Isidor Asch - Guitarra y Voz
Julian Tabasch - Teclados
Ricardo Espinach - Bateria
Invitados especiales:
Pigo Maffioli - Arreglos y sintetizador en "Tal vez mañana"
Fernando Anderson "Saty" - Voz DJ en "Cahuita
credits
released July 10, 2020
Reissue producer: Ruffy TNT
Mastered by Frank Merritt at The Carvery London.
Licensed from CBS Indica Costa Rica and Luis Jakamo e Isidor Asch.
Graphic Design by Ricardo Embassy King
Liner notes by Ruffy TNT
agradecimientos especiales a Majoo Salguero, Daniel Ortuño y Arnoldo Twistin Bones.
supported by 10 fans who also own “Bocaraca Limited Edition 7"”
During the first UK lockdown in 2020, this album took me all the way to the Peruvian Amazon. This album's a great introduction to one of the main players of psychedelic cumbia, Amazon style. Each track's full of sunshine j j headington
