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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. Originating from Iquitos, the capital of the Amazon in Peru, they are pioneers of Amazonian Cumbia, a subgenre of Peruvian cumbia. In 1971, they recorded their influential LP, "Cumbia amazónica," which helped launch the Chicha explosion of the 1970s. The band is known for their classic hits "Sonido Amazonico" and "La danza del Petrolero," and their music has been anthologized on the "Roots of Chicha" compilations. They have inspired various artists, including Los Mirlos and Chicha Libre. In 2017, they released a new EP through Barbès Records, showcasing their original sound and creative spirit. Los Wembler's had limited exposure outside of Iquitos until they were invited by the Smithsonian Institute to perform in Washington, DC, followed by a tour of several US cities. Their performances are known for being vibrant and energetic, blending Latin dance with psychedelic rock elements. The band draws inspiration from diverse musical influences heard on AM radio, including sounds from Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, Venezuela, and the United States. They gained popularity throughout the Amazon region, especially during the oil boom of the 1960s. Despite a decline in activity after the late

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