Tracklist

Young Gifted & Brown (SB edit)

Psychedelic Pucho (SB edit)

Acid Soul (SB edit)

Together (SB edit)

Santamaria Brothers, children of Peruvian and Ecuadorian immigrants to Australia, grew up steeped in the sounds and culture of Latin America - a deep inheritance that coloured everything they did, even as they moved through scenes and styles far from home.

In their youth, the brothers sharpened their first musical swords playing in globally touring indie bands. As the rhythm section of cult outfit Lost Valentinos, they had the opportunity to see the world and learn from the best. Taking those experiences home, they dove deep into the rave underground, co-founding of the crucial Sydney-centric techno label, warehouse party collective, and long-running radio show Motorik!

Now, after years behind the decks and on both sides of the mixing board, Santamaria Brothers return to their roots… a 4-track EP of club-ready edits, reworking four towering figures of Latin soul; Mongo Santamaria, Ray Barretto, Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers, and Joe Bataan — the brothers inject each cut with tasteful touches of Balearic haze and chugging acid house pressure, honouring the originals while making them sing on today’s dancefloors.