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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />Xingú was released in 1971 by the label DICAP and directed by the conductor Sergio Arellano. <br /> <br />Members <br />Sergio Arellano: piano, organ and direction <br />Raul: percussion <br />Gamboa Nelson: bass <br />Patricio Lobos: Guitar <br />Manuel Muñoz: trumpet <br />Esteban Moya: tenor sax <br />Fernando Fiori: vocals (1972-1973) <br />Luis Ortiz: drums (1972-1973, of Los Angeles Negros ) <br /> <br />http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combo_Xing%C3%BA
