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Los Wembler's de Iquitos is a legendary band founded in 1964 by Salomón Sánchez Saavedra and his five sons: Isaías, Jair, Alberto, Jairo, and Misael. Based in Iquitos, the capital of the Amazon in Peru, the band is recognized as pioneers of Amazonian Cumbia, a subgenre of Peruvian cumbia. They recorded their first LP, "Cumbia amazónica," in 1971, which marked the beginning of their influential sound. The Sanchez brothers played a significant role in the Chicha explosion of the 1970s, with classics such as “Sonido Amazonico” and “La danza del Petrolero.” Their music has been anthologized in the "Roots of Chicha" compilations and covered by various artists, including Los Mirlos and Chicha Libre. In 2017, they released a new EP through Barbès Records, showcasing their rich musical heritage. Despite limited travel outside Iquitos until recently, the band gained international recognition after being invited by the Smithsonian Institute to perform in Washington, D.C., followed by a tour of several U.S. cities. Their shows are known for their vibrant mix of Latin dance and psychedelic rock, maintaining the original sound and passion that characterized their early work. Los Wembler's began their journey in 1968, drawing inspiration from AM radio broadcasts that featured music from various Latin American countries. Their reputation quickly grew, leading them to tour the

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