Los Pekenikes
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Los Pekenikes were a primarily instrumental Spanish pop group of the 1960s signed to Hispavox.[1] In 1967 Spain's national radio station selected the group to represent Spain in the Juan-Antoine de Triomphe Variete Festival promoted by French radio stations.[2]
In 1970/'71 the group had an international hit with the single Tren transoceánico a Bucaramanga.
References
- ^ Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World 2003 0826463215 - Page 727 "In the 1960s, the company began to sign up rock and pop music groups and young soloists, such as Los Pekenikes, Miguel Rios, Karina, Los Angeles, Los Mitos, Mari Trini, Los Payos, Maria Ostiz and Alberto Cortez. "
- ^ Billboard - 15 July 1967 - Page 55 "Spain's national radio station has selected Luis Eduardo Aute (RCA) and the instrumental group Los Pekenikes (Hispavox) to represent Spain in the Juan-Antoine de Triomphe Variete Festival promoted by French radio stations Europe No."