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Los Pericos

Since Los Pericos started playing in 1986, their musical proposal focused on the energy of reggae and ska, influenced by Jamaican icons like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. What began as a gathering among friends to recreate the sounds that passionated them soon turned into an important force within the Argentine scene. Their first work, *El Ritual de la Banana*, released in 1987, was not only the best-selling album of that year in Argentina, reaching 180,000 copies and earning a triple platinum certification, but also positioned songs like El ritual de la banana and Jamaica reggae as true anthems. This initial success was amplified by their participation in the film *El profesor punk*, and their music crossed borders, being released throughout Latin America, earning them recognition as the breakthrough band of 1988. It was through them that many young people in Argentina discovered and became interested in reggae and its Jamaican roots.

The year 1988 marked another milestone with the recording of King Kong, an album produced by Herbert Vianna of Paralamas Do Sucesso. Songs like Fronteras en América and Che Nena resonated on radios and television programs, consolidating their presence. During the 90s, the band continued expanding their reach. With their third album, *Rab A Dab Stail* (1990), they embarked on a series of massive performances across Argentina, including two shows at the Luna Park in Buenos Aires. Between 1990 and 1992, over half a million people enjoyed their live music, positioning them as one of the most active and popular bands of the time. Their fourth album, *Big Yuyo* (1992), showed an evolution towards a more distinct and powerful sound, with tracks reflecting that identity.

Reggae 1980s

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Sin Cadenas

Mystic Love · 1998

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Pupilas Lejanas

Mystic Love · 1998

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Donjuan (Golden Love)

Mystic Love · 1998

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Mi Flor

Mystic Love · 1998

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La Hiena

Mystic Love · 1998

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Monkey Man

Mystic Love · 1998

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La Mirada

Mystic Love · 1998

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Buenos Dias

Mystic Love · 1998

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Ska Tijuana

Mystic Love · 1998

3:15 10

Los Libros De La Buena Memoria

Mystic Love · 1998

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The international projection of Los Pericos became evident in 1992 when they were invited to the International Festival Reggae Sunsplash in Jamaica, becoming the first Spanish-speaking band to participate. Their performance at this demanding festival, in front of a predominantly Jamaican audience, was praised for their live sound, spontaneity, and stage energy. Specialized journalists recognized them as key to the expansion of reggae in South America. In 1993, 1994, and 1995, they became the group selling the most records and drawing the largest crowds in Argentina, Chile, and Venezuela. Their album *Yerba Buena* (1996) was simultaneously released in Latin America, the United States, and Spain. The celebration of their 10th anniversary in 1997, with a free concert in front of over 120,000 people in Buenos Aires, featured appearances by artists like Fito Páez and Juanse. The band continued releasing works such as *Mystic Love* (1998) and *1000 Vivos* (2000), the latter celebrating their over one thousand performances. In 2002, they released *Desde Cero*, and in 2004, after El Bahiano's departure, they moved forward with a new lineup, releasing in 2005 *7*, an album that fused classic reggae and ska with rock influences.