Joropop

BIS => 2025 10 17
1LP - MUNSTER
2025

Welcome to a kaleidoscopic picnic where you can feast on a music scene that was rich, sparkling, multi-colored, ground-breaking and it’ll blow your mind. A prodigious soundscape that blends the Caribbean and the Amazon sophistication and flavors; raw yet delicate textures.
“Joropop. Psych Pop & Folk in Venezuela, 1968-1976” features infectious Latin rock rhythms and timeless folk melodies across 15 ultra-rare tracks—most of which have never been reissued until now. Let’s set off together to discover the magic of Caracas in the late ‘60s!

TRACKLIST
Side A
1. BUENOS DÍAS JUVENTUD – EL ZIGUI Y UNA LUZ
2. DAMA GENTIL – GRUPO ESPIGA
3. VIENDO LA LLUVIA – GRUPO SYMA
4. LÁGRIMAS EN TUS OJOS – LA FE PERDIDA
5. PEOPLE – LADIES W.C.
6. QUIERO CLARIDAD – LOS FABRICANTES DE MUÑECAS
7. EL CIELO ESTÁ EN TU MENTE – LOS MEMPHIS
8. SED DE AMOR – LA CUARTA CALLE
Side B
1. JOROPO Nº 2 – GRUPO C.I.M.
2. AMOR Y FELICIDAD – GRUPO PAN
3. STORMY – LOS RANGERS
4. REGRESA JUNTO A MI – LOS CHICOS MALOS
5. SIEMBRA TUS SUEÑOS – CIRUELA
6. CONOCE EL AMOR – THE FOUR BLUES
7. DI QUIÉN ES FELIZ – LA CUARTA CALLE

DESCRIPTION
Welcome to a kaleidoscopic picnic where you can feast on a music scene that was rich, sparkling, multi-colored, ground-breaking and it’ll blow your mind. A prodigious soundscape that blends the Caribbean and the Amazon sophistication and flavors; raw yet delicate textures.
“Joropop. Psych Pop & Folk in Venezuela, 1968-1976” features infectious Latin rock rhythms and timeless folk melodies across 15 ultra-rare tracks—most of which have never been reissued until now.
The golden age of Caracas pop started in 1965. It replaced the wave of cloyingly romantic song writing as fresh talents leant into richer and more complex styles: folk-rock, psychedelia, soul, hard blues, symphonic pop, Latin rock etc. Singer-songwriters, experimental electric guitars and jam sessions all appeared on the scene, creating music that became increasingly refined and free. The industry took a while to catch on to this new trend and leave behind the teen idols and dream lifestyles.
By the late 60s, there was a long list of new bands in the capital city. Young people finally found their voice.
Let’s set off together to discover the magic of Caracas in the late ‘60s!