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Studio Album, released in 1971, Chile.

Debuutalbum van deze Chileense Prog Folkband.

CONGRESO are a progressive folk band from Chile that formed in 1969, but whose origins date back even further. The group arose from a union of the González brothers Patricio, Sergio and Fernando (along with bassist Stolen Fernando) from the 60's psych band Los Sicodélicos; along with vocalist Francisco Sazo of the short-lived Chilean rock band Los Masters. While the result was a musical style that bore some features of the British psychedelic and progressive rock bands that inspired them, CONGRESO distinguished itself early on by employing native instrumentation in their music.

Unlike their fellow countrymen LOS JAIVAS who also employs some traditional Chilean instruments but in more modern arrangements, CONGRESO has fused elements of the traditional Chilean cueca dance rhythms and cultural themes along with native instruments to form a unique brand of South American progressive folk. 



Songs / Tracks Listing

1. Maestranzas de noche
2. Vamos andando mi amigo
3. Así serás
4. El errante
5. Has visto caer una lagrima
6. Mírate al espejo
7. Rompe tu espada, vive la vida
8. La roca
9. El cóndor pasa
10. Ella en todas partes
11. A.A.R.

Line-up / Musicians

Fernando González / guitar, composer
Patricio González / guitar
Fernando Hurtad / bass
Sergio González / drums, percussion
Francisco Sazo / vocals, lyrics

Guest musician:
Hugo Pirovich / flute