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The old tunes of the Machucambos are fantastic, folkloric. It brings memories of the Mexican "trios" and the golden years of music with guitars and maracas.

>>By Saul Yaz (Tuesday, 12 Nov 2002 09:29)

Yes! I love the old songs. The new sound isn't very good at all. does anyone know what album cielito lindo is on? if you do, please email me at ultrayellow@hotmail.com (Thursday, 5 Dec 2002 00:34)

I think that thet might very well be the best Latin American group that ever existed. It's a shame that they are so popular all around the world and almost no one here in the USA ever heard of them. I would like to contact them for the possibility of having them play at our theatre in Schaumburg, Ilinois, USA some time. Does anyone know how I can make contact.

Rich Bolger
rbolger@itwtech.com

>>By Rich (Thursday, 5 Dec 2002 18:18)

I am French. I have knowed this faboulous group of Los Machucambos 40 years ago ! I have 300 different vinyl of this singers.
Thank you to write me if you want any information about them.
jean-marie.diem@wanadoo.fr

>>By Jean Marie DIEM (Thursday, 12 Dec 2002 09:50)

I first heard Los Machucambos when I was 10 years old (I am now 42). The album was "Percussive Latin Trio". It is an excellent album, and I still listen to it today. Also, the album's female vocalist was Julia Cortes. The fact is I would like to find other albums similar to this one, and even better if Julia Cortes was the vocalist. Sal Yaz (above) said it best...The old tunes of Machucambos are fantastic and folkloric.

I recently purchased "Muy Sentimental" . I didn't like it at all. Is anyone familiar with "Percussive Latin Trio" , and can anyone reccomend a good similar Machucambos album?

Email: RCordor@aol.com

>>By Robert (Monday, 14 Apr 2003 02:41)

I have a copy of "Percussive Latin Trio". It was my fathers. I was around fifteen when I first heard it. I was madly in love with Julia Cortes even though I had no idea what she looked like. It was just her voice, especially on Pepito. I am now 46 and still am in love!
It would be great if that album was on cd.
Al
aphs1@juno.com

>>By al (Friday, 2 May 2003 04:40)

I've been listening to this woderfull group for 30 years in their various incarnacions, to me the essential elements were always the two fellas with their sharply contrasting voices and masterfull guitar playing, this I think, is what has given them their unique and enigmatic sound. I wish there was more information available about them, in fact, I often wonder if they still tour.

>>By Rob Martinez (Sunday, 11 May 2003 12:30)

Reviewer: Ricardo MArin from COSTA RICA

Concerts Inedits
I was amazed when I saw this CD with the original trio "Los MAchucambos". The lady, Julia Cortès from my country, COSTA RICA did her own. The recent cd'S come from other group, and they loose the flavour. Hope we can have soon all those wonderful albums from London records!!!!!!!!

>>By Rick (Monday, 19 May 2003 06:53)

I still have some old PHASE 4 records of this wonderful group " Los Machucambos ". Do they have a DVD or VCD record ? Do they still perform as a group ? How can I get Copies of their CD ?

They are part of my collection of records of my most admired musical performers.

I hope they are still in good health. Most specially " Julia Cortes " who I admire most.

e-mail - inline@info.com.ph

>>By Doy Ronquillo - Manila, Phil. (Wednesday, 4 Jun 2003 04:27)

Recently heard a version of "Perfidia" on the radio and was blown away by the female vocalist's voice. Called the radio station to get more info and was told the group was Los Machucambos and the album was Percussive Latin Trio on the London label. If anyone out there has this album and is capable of getting it onto a CD please contact me!!

>>By willimac (Monday, 28 Jul 2003 13:01)

I transfered my Percussive Latin Trio LP to CD. I also have Caramba, and Mucho Machucambos. Love Julia Cortes Voice. The trio has great harmonies and musical arrangements.

Sticksmateo@yahoo.com

>>By Sticksmateo (Tuesday, 6 Jan 2004 22:04)

I wish I knew what happen to Julia Cortes. What is she doing now? Did she do anymore records after leaving Los Machucambos? Why did she Leave Los Machucambos?

Also if there is a video or DVD of the band with Julia Cortes, I would love to get a copy of that.

And, while I am fantasizing wouldn't be great if the two men in the trio answered some of these questions by posting right here on gnoosic?

Direct responses to Sticsmateo@Yahoo.com

Thanks,

Robert

>>By Sticksmateo (Wednesday, 25 Feb 2004 18:18)

Los Machucambos reunited with Julia Cortez last year. They recorded a new CD together last year. They will perform a concert in San Jose, Costa Rica on May 14, 2004. They may also perform in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico sometime during 2004. They live in Paris. I correspond via e-mail with Rafael Gayoso (one of the two men in the group). I will give him this web site address and ask him if he wants to post any other news.

>>By audiohombre (Monday, 22 Mar 2004 14:40)

Hi, Let me tell you , to all you lovers of Machucambos and Julita Cortes music, that we had last wednesday the gift to see them live in the National Auditorium of Costa Rica.
I got the News paper file, if somebody wants to read it, just tell me and I'll send it to you.
ferdiaz@racsa.co.cr

>>By Marce (Monday, 21 Jun 2004 04:34)

They also have a new cd out called Como Antes y regresa Julia Cortes. I would love to get a copy, but it is not here in the US.

>>By Sticksmateo (Thursday, 29 Jul 2004 20:53)

The famous "Percussive Latin Trio" album will be soon available for download at Rato Records: www.discosantigos.com. Have fun!

>>By Rato Perverso (Sunday, 3 Oct 2004 10:56)

Still Looking for the new one done in summer of 2004 With Julia Cortes....

"Como Antes" Can someone help me get this.... PLEASE!

Thanks,

>>By Sticksmateo (Tuesday, 16 Nov 2004 18:10)

I have found many excellent Los Machucambos LPs, CDs and tapes on the Internet auction sites and on-line stores.

>>By audiohombre (Friday, 7 Jan 2005 15:09)

I am writing the history of Machucambos in the site : http://perso.wanadoo.fr/maisonorange

If you have any document can help to complete this history thank you to contact me. It can be newspaper articles, videos, photos...

>>By Nazem (Monday, 27 Mar 2006 00:28)

In case you are interested Los Machucambos have an official website and a blog that can be accessed from the main website. They have a new singer called Hayley Soto.

You can see the website here:

http://www.los-machucambos.com/

>>By alexxx74 (Friday, 15 Sep 2006 23:44)

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