Cutumay Camones
| Company type | Musical ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founder | People's Revolutionary Army of El Salvador |
| Defunct | 1988 |
| Headquarters | El Salvador |
| Products | Music albums |
Cutumay Camones was a musical ensemble from El Salvador, created in 1982 with the aim of revitalizing cultural heritage and endorsing the national liberation cause. Founded by the People's Revolutionary Army of El Salvador, affiliated with the FMLN, the band acted as representatives of cultural expression. Their name is taken from a locality in Santa Ana, notable for an FMLN uprising in 1981.
The original lineup featured Eduardo, Gabino, and Ricardo, later joined by Paco, Teresa, Israel, and eventually Lolo. By 1984, the group stabilized with five core members: Lolo, Paco, Israel, Eduardo, and Teresa. Prior to joining, all but Eduardo and Israel lacked formal musical experience. Their sound blended genres such as Son, cumbia, classical guitar styles, and rancheras, employing instruments including marimba, accordion, and guitarrón.
The band ceased activities in 1988. Afterward, Lolo emigrated from El Salvador in 1990 and became part of Los Jornaleros del Norte. Paco was killed by the National Civil Police in 1996, while Eduardo passed away due to cancer in 2007.
In 2012, Teresa joined forces with former members of the revolutionary group Guinama from the 1980s to establish Cutumay Guinama. This new formation continues to commemorate those who sacrificed during the civil war and advocates for social transformation through fresh musical projects.
Discography
- Vamos Ganando La Paz (1982)
- Por Eso Luchamos (1984)
- Patria Chiquita Mia (1987)
- Llegó la Hora (1988)
- El Salvador, un Canto por la Memoria de Eduardo y Paco Contra la Explotacion Minera – featuring "Bolivar," recorded in Venezuela at the inaugural "Festival de la Cancion Bolivariana" with support from Ali Primera; "Primer Instrumental," a compilation of traditional marimba pieces; and "Palomita Blanca," recorded in the former USSR