Macondo was the name of an Uruguayan record label which, between the 70’s and 80’s, released almost 200 records. Quite an achievement for an independent label. Apart from the big catalogue, a lot of their albums were of non-Uruguayan genres such as Guarachas, Cumbias, Bomba and Plenas. So the result was a fascinating music scene in Montevideo of Caribbean music, with its own southern characteristics and sonority, and heavily influenced by the local sounds.
Interesting that Puerto Rican Plena had a big influence on the movement due to its rhythmic similitude with Candombe, Uruguay's own Afro-Latin music. So we get a really nice mix of bands such as Grupo Electronico Keguay, Las Estrellas de Macondo, Sonora Boriquen and many more. Another rare gem for the lovers of musical subcultures from Latin America!
