Combo Xingu was a band Chilean founded in 1971 in the city of Santiago , formed by students and graduates of the National Conservatory of Music , as well as former members of the band Beat Combo. It was directed by the conductor Sergio Arellano and had a short life, dissolving in 1973 but left two official albums like legacy, plus some work in company with other famous artists, including the theme "For Chile" on the single " Ramona " shared with the renowned band Quilapayún . This band is one of the first Chilean groups to venture into the funk.
Despite being identified with the Nueva Canción Chilena and Latin American fusion , the band was characterized by interpreting versions of rock musicians of English speech.
Xingú was released in 1971 by the label DICAP and directed by the conductor Sergio Arellano.
Members Sergio Arellano: piano, organ and direction Raul: percussion Gamboa Nelson: bass Patricio Lobos: Guitar Manuel Muñoz: trumpet Esteban Moya: tenor sax Fernando Fiori: vocals (1972-1973) Luis Ortiz: drums (1972-1973, of Los Angeles Negros )
