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WONDERCD41

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Limited edition

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2023-01-13

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Kudos

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Chancha Via Circuito

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Electronic

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Wonderwheel

Wonderwheel Recordings is a Brooklyn, NYC based record label founded by producer/remixer/DJ. With a focus on global sounds and eclectic beats, Wonderwheel has been at the forefront of the music scene since its inception. The label prides itself on discovering and nurturing talented artists from around the world, bringing their unique sounds to a wider audience. From electronic to traditional, Wonderwheel's diverse roster showcases the best in contemporary music.

As an influential force in the industry, Wonderwheel has earned its reputation for releasing groundbreaking music that pushes boundaries and defies genres. With an emphasis on quality and innovation, the label consistently delivers cutting-edge releases that captivate listeners and keep them coming back for more.

With their finger firmly on the pulse of global music trends, Wonderwheel continues to evolve and adapt to changing times while staying true to their roots. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the label's sound, Wonderwheel offers an immersive musical experience that will transport you to different corners of the world without leaving your seat.

Chancha Via Circuito, also known as Universildo and Verde Kiri, is an Argentinian producer who has made a name for himself in the music industry. With his unique blend of electronic beats and traditional Latin American sounds, Chancha Via Circuito has created a style that is truly his own.

Inspired by artists such as El Remolón, King Coya, and Frente Cumbiero, Chancha Via Circuito's music transports listeners to another world. His tracks are filled with infectious rhythms and captivating melodies that will have you dancing from start to finish.

Whether you're a fan of cumbia or looking to explore new genres, Chancha Via Circuito's music is a must-listen. Join the growing community of fans who have fallen in love with his unique sound and experience the magic for yourself.

*** WW DISTRO, EX. AMERICAS & FRANCE ***

Argentinian artist Chancha Via Circuito (aka Pedro Canale) makes his return to Wonderwheel Recordings with his fifth full length: "La Estrella." Cutting his teeth early at Buenos Aires's legendary ZZK digital cumbia parties, the Chancha moniker became known worldwide as the originator of the cumbia-inspired electronic music that takes cues from environmental sounds and South American folkloric traditions. Pedro's musical progeny include names such as Nicola Cruz, El Búho, Dengue Dengue Dengue, King Coya and many more.


Texturally rich and highly emotive, the album spans 11 songs that meander between lush instrumental soundscapes and upbeat vocal numbers, all tied together by Chancha's signature production style. "La Estrella" - meaning "the star" in Spanish - opens with "Dandeleon," which plays like a meditation of fluttering vocalesque pads and sonorous bass; while Pedro is joined by the acclaimed Argentinian trio Fémina on "Cometa," where his refined beat offers an ideal space for the three singers' voices to inhabit. "Cometa" ("comet") also furthers the album's celestial themes, which also touch on spirituality, love, ephemerality, and nature. Frequent collaborator, (Polaris Prize-winning /  Grammy-nominated) Lido Pimienta offers her vocal chops on "Amor en silencio," which showcases the Colombian-Canadian's harmonizing prowess over an instrumental of panning percussion and syncopated xylophone chords. Additional features come by way of artists such as the Meridian Brothers (recently acclaimed in a longform New York Times piece) on "El pavo real", as well as Las Añez ("Ese peso"), Manu Ranks ("Ouh Lord ouh Dios"), and María José Montijo ("Aguacero"), whose various nationalities, backgrounds, and styles help give the album a pan-Latin feel as refracted through Pedro's mystical, multi-colored lens. 


Pedro Canale has been working on Chancha Vía Circuito, a musical project that has allowed him to travel the world and put his mark on what is now known as Latin American electronic music, since 2005. Beginning his explorations in digital cumbia, but soon moving into electro-acoustic experiments inspired by his travels and encounters with Indigineous traditions of the Andes and beyond, the "Chancha sound" has transformed into a notable reference for an entire new generation of artists, in turn birthing a new sound that spans the globe. To date, he's released 5 albums (including "La Estrella") which have expanded far outside of Latin America and can be heard playing at the top festivals in Europe and the U.S. such as MUTEK, Roskilde, and Vive Latino. The general public will recognize Chancha's sound thanks to one of their remixes, "Quimey Neuquén," being used in an unforgettable scene in "Breaking Bad."

La Estrella

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Discover "La Estrella" by Chancha Via Circuito. Texturally rich and highly emotive, this album spans 11 songs that meander between lush instrumental soundscapes and upbeat vocal numbers. Released by Wonderwheel Recordings.