As we reported earlier today, El Guincho will be releasing a string of limited-edition 12" EPs, featuring covers of traditional and standard South American tunes, starting with the Piratas de Sudamérica EP out on Young Turks July 13 in the U.S. (it drops eight days later in the U.K.). The label's offering the entire EP for streaming through their Soundcloud page, and you can check it out below.
El Guincho / Piratas de Sudamerica EP by Young Turks
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Pitchfork - Forkcast — As we reported earlier today, El Guincho will be releasing a string of limited-edition 12" EPs, featuring covers of traditional and standard South American tunes, startin... more info