patchanka
what it is
Patchanka is a music style named after the 1988 album Patchanka by Mano Negra. It's characterized by a mixture of traditional music, punk, reggae, rock and other music styles and is closely related to mestizo. The name is closely related to the word "pachanga" a lingo word which means "party" in spanish.
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What is patchanka?
Patchanka is a music style named after the 1988 album Patchanka by Mano Negra. It's characterized by a mixture of traditional music, punk, reggae, rock and other music styles and is closely related to mestizo. The name is closely related to the word "pachanga" a lingo word which means "party" in spanish.
What are good patchanka albums to start with?
Try Puta's Fever by Mano Negra, Mondo Difficile by Tonino Carotone, La Vida Te Da by Amparanoia, and ¿la Calle Es Tuya? by Estopa.
Who are some women making patchanka?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/patchanka/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making patchanka, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20