Both Colombia and Peru have a rich cumbia-tradition, but where in Colombia, horns and accordion are most predominant, in Peru, where the genre is better known as chicha, it's the sound of the surf-guitar. Eight veterans of the genre, formerly active in bands like Los Destellos, Los Girasoles or Los Riberenos, have now united for Cumbia All Stars, the Peruvian response to Buena Vista Social Club. Star player is Lucho Reyes, whose psychedelic guitar playing is the album's signature. 'Tigres En Fuga' ("tigers on the run") is one of the most infectious world music albums we've heard this year and is guaranteed a spot in our album top 10 for 2014!