Hasta Mi Charango Llora, Me Despido / Papel De Plata, Yo No Paso El Puente

Released by the iconic Bolivian label Lauro Records, this 45 RPM single showcases the distinct regional style of the Potosí highlands. During the mid-to-late 20th century, Lauro Records played a pivotal role in documenting and disseminating Andean folk music, often capturing the raw, communal energy of local groups like Los Sicoyas del Norte de Potosí. These recordings were essential in preserving the traditional instrumentation and vocal arrangements that define the cultural identity of the region.

The musical composition centers on the charango, a small Andean stringed instrument that serves as the emotional and melodic core of the track. The design and production reflect the utilitarian, no-frills aesthetic common to Bolivian folk releases of the era, where the focus remained entirely on the authenticity of the performance. While the group and their catalog number, CDLR-5329, are primarily known to collectors of Andean ethnographic music, the record remains a respected artifact of the folk music revival movement that sought to honor rural indigenous musical traditions.