Tiahuanaco – CHACÁN | Alfredito Linares (Salsa Dura en Vivo)

Experience pure salsa dura en vivo with this live performance of “Tiahuanaco”, originally composed by the legendary Peruvian pianist Alfredito Linares. Recorded in front of a live audience, this version captures the raw energy that define classic 1970s-style salsa. Tiahuanaco stands out for its Afro-Latin rhythmic power, hypnotic montunos, and a groove that bridges Peruvian musical roots with the New York salsa sound. Alfredito Linares is celebrated as one of the most influential Peruvian figures in salsa history, known for blending Andean and Afro-Peruvian sensibilities into hard-hitting dance music. “Tiahuanaco” reflects that vision—ancestral, urban, and fiercely danceable—making it a favorite among DJs, dancers, and collectors of classic salsa. This live rendition by Chacán stays true to the spirit of the original while delivering the heat and spontaneity only a real stage performance can offer. About CHACÁN CHACÁN is a German salsa dura orchestra dedicated to honoring the pioneers of the 1950s–1980s. With passion, respect, and deep gratitude, the band revives iconic classics and hidden gems from the golden era of salsa. Their signature sound features vintage Fender Telecaster montunos, evoking the nostalgic flavor of groups like La Playa Sextet and Randy Carlos — a hallmark of salsa dura con sabor clásico. If you love salsa dura, Alfredito Linares, old school salsa, or live Latin music, this performance is for you. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support live salsa music and help this video reach more salseros around the world. #salsa #alfredolinares #salsaenvivo #salsaconguitarraelectrica #livesalsa #Chacán --- SONG DETAILS • Title: Tiahuanaco • First release: 1973 • Composer: Alfredo “Alfredito” Linares, (Peru) • Live performance: CHACÁN — October 21st, 2023 • Brass arrangement: Marko Mebus • Location: Café Básico, Kreuztal, Germany --- AUDIO & VIDEO PRODUCTION • Video production: René Rösler (instagram: @renerosler) • Live sound engineer: Oliver Wetzl • Post production mix: Jhony Tambó • Mastering Engineering: Dominik Rolke --- CHACÁN — ORCHESTRA MEMBERS • Vocals: • Yurislan Leyva Gutiérrez — Lead • Doris Pájaro Cabarcas • Mirna Esther Maché Rodríguez • Brass: • Benjamin Gerny — Trombone • Marco Leibach — Trombone • Marko Mebus — Trumpet • Christian Mehler — Trumpet • Electric Guitar: Miguel (Raul Michael) Wurche • Upright Bass: C. J. Remis • Percussion: • Jhony Tambó — Timbales • Mario Maradei — Congas • Marcos Jesús González Jiménez — Bongo / Campana