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Os Tucumanus
Os Tucumanus formed in San Miguel de Tucumán in 1986, led by Manuel "El Tucán" Salazar. The group included Jacinto "Chacho" Escalante, Luis "El Zurdo" Paz,...
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Caboco Ôco
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Churrasco de Gato
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Faz o Certo
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Na Rede
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Acari Bodó
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Boi Voador
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Caboco Ôco
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Churrasco de Gato
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Faz o Certo
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Na Rede
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Acari Bodó
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Boi Voador
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Carapuça
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O Boto
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O Jardim
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Palafitas
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Os Tucumanus formed in San Miguel de Tucumán in 1986, led by Manuel "El Tucán" Salazar. The group included Jacinto "Chacho" Escalante, Luis "El Zurdo" Paz, and Carlos "El Pitín" Salazar. They started playing local festivals, building a following around traditional Argentine folk music.
Their 1996 album "Acari Bodó" became a breakthrough, with the title track gaining national attention. Songs like "Caboco Ôco" and "Churrasco de Gato" showed their blend of chamamé, zamba, and cueca rhythms with contemporary touches. Their lyrics often dealt with everyday life and regional themes.
They kept touring and recording through the early 2000s, releasing albums like "De mi pago" and "Sin fronteras." In 2005, they received the Konex Award for Best Regional Folk Music Band. Their music, including tracks like "Boi Voador" and "Na Rede," remained rooted in the sounds of northwestern Argentina.
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