As played by Grupo Niche — Etnia (1996)
Music by Jairo Varela · Arrangement by José Aguirre · Transcription/adaptation by Christian Valdés
A complete, performance-ready chart for "La Canoa Rancha'," Grupo Niche's beloved cumbia from their 1996 album Etnia — Jairo Varela's adaptation of a folk song from Colombia's Chocó region, turned into one of the band's most enduring radio hits. This adaptation captures the full horn-driven arrangement hand-engraved by Noted Sound for bands who want to bring an authentic Colombian cumbia into their book. Includes a full score and parts for three trumpets, two trombones, flute, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone, guitar, piano, bass, and percussion, plus a combined Piano w/Cues part for smaller groups. Clean, modern engraving with clear rehearsal marks throughout, built for real rehearsal and performance use — whether you're running a full salsa orchestra or a scaled-down combo. A one-of-a-kind entry in Grupo Niche's catalog — Cali's premier salsa orchestra playing the Pacific coast's own songbook — ready to add straight to your band's book.
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