Los Troveros Criollos

1.History

2.Discography

3.Links

1.History

Los Troveros Criollos is one of the most relevant groups in the history of Peruvian´s musica criolla. It was first founded as a dúo in 1952, by lead guitarrist and vocalist Luis Garland and Jorge Pérez, main vocalist and rhythm guitar. Their style was remarkable and somehow funny, using in their songs typical street expressions, known as "replana". Their composer Mario Cavagnaro created exclusively these songs for them. Their biggest hits were Yo la quería Patita, Cantame ese vals, Patita, Afane otro estofado, among others. They separated in 1955, because of musical reasons. Luis Garland, looking for improvemts and development in his music found two other musicians, to fulfill his aspiratios. Jorge Pérez remained loyal to his original style and continued singing similar songs until the end of his career.

The trío Los Troveros Criollos consisted of Humberto Pejovés (lead singer), Luis Garland (vocals and lead guitar) and José Ladd (vocals and rhythm guitar). Their style was wide, including all typical arts of musica criolla; i.e. valses, marineras limenas, marineras nortenas, tonderos, etc. Among the characteristics of this group were their ability to create romantic 3 voice harmonies as well as energic and furious interpretations of the old guard (guardia vieja). Their biggest hits were Luis Pardo, Romance en la Parada (a love story in the marketplace), Cuando esté bajo una Loza (When I´m buried), Rosa Te, among others. They separated in 1961, because of personal reasons. All of them returned to practice their own proffesions in finances and law.

For a short period another trío was built, integrated by again Luis Garland, José Ladd and Carlos García, new lead vocal. During this period their major hits were El rosario de mi madre, Gracia, Noche de Amargura, among others. They finally separated in 1962.

2.Discography.

See above.

3.Links