Los Charros de Luchito y Rafael are an iconic Chilean cumbia ranchera group, known for their unmistakable style and for being pioneers in fusing Argentinian tropical music with Chilean folklore. Here's a complete biography of the band:
Origins and Formation
* Argentinian Inspiration: The story of Los Charros de Luchito y Rafael, and the "cumbia ranchera" style in general, is strongly linked to Marcio Toloza Soto (known as Marcio). In the 90s, he was drawn to Argentinian tropical groups like Los Dinos, Mala Gata, Alcides, and Los Charros. It was this last group that inspired him with the song "Cómo dejar de amarte."
* Return to Chile and Style Creation: In 2000, Marcio returned to Chile with a broad Argentinian tropical repertoire and began to develop his own style, "cumbia ranchera." Initially, he recorded two CDs in an artisanal way: "Entre golpes y besos" and "Las cosas de mi querer."
* Birth of "Los Charros de Lumaco": In 2003, Marcio decided to change the group's name to "Los...