Amor Viejo / Los Carnavales Vienen Y Se Van

This 45 RPM single, released on the Viva Panama label under catalog number 4059, serves as a hallmark of Panamanian folk music, specifically within the rhythmic tradition of the cumbia santeña. Yin Carrizo, a pivotal figure in Panamanian accordion music, led Conjunto Viva Panama during an era when regional folkloric music was gaining formal recognition and wider broadcast exposure across the country. These recordings were designed to capture the authentic, celebratory spirit of local festivities and dance halls.

The musical arrangement reflects Carrizo's signature style, which balances traditional accordion melodies with the rhythmic percussion essential for social dancing. As part of a prolific output of 7-inch singles intended for jukeboxes and radio play, the record represents a period of significant cultural preservation in Panama. While specific design credits for the label artwork are rarely documented, the visual aesthetic typically mirrored the festive and rustic themes central to the Panamanian rural experience that Carrizo’s work celebrated.