Bomba Estereo’s Simon Mejía Announces Ambient Electronic ‘Monte’ Project
There was a time, not that long ago really, when making music inspired by birdsong and other sounds of nature,... Read Article
Totó La Momposina Launches Fundraiser for Her Musicians
With no government support for musicians in Colombia, Totó La Momposina has launched a fundraising campaign for her group, who... Read Article
Minyo Cumbiero: Watch Minyo Crusaders and Frente Cumbiero’s ‘Japanese Cumbia’ Collaboration
Last year we introduced S&C readers to the unlikely occurrence of Japanese cumbia. Unlikely perhaps, but certainly not entirely new:... Read Article
Afro Dance Marathon Raising Money for Families in Palenque
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Colombian dancers and musicians got together online to dance and play music for... Read Article
Ghetto Kumbé Drop Second Single from Forthcoming Debut Album on ZZK
Following on from “Vamo a Dale Duro”, Ghetto Kumbé have now released the second single, “Sola”, from their much-anticipated debut album.... Read Article
REVIEW Systema Solar – Guagancore
When it comes to getting any party started, Systema Solar should be at the top of your playlist. Their previous... Read Article
Meridian Brothers Announce Cumbia Concept Album; Release Lead Single
Across their releases, Colombia’s Meridian Brothers have alternated between concept albums and more diverse collections of songs. Their next, Cumbia... Read Article
PREMIÈRE: Colombia’s Kokodrilo Spotlight Masculinity in Heavy ‘Antes Que Anochezca’
How to define masculinity in 2020? Perhaps, half the problem is that despite often trying to, we needn’t. Led by... Read Article
Discos Pacífico: A New Sonic Engine is Born on Colombia’s Pacific Coast
Though most of Colombia’s musical exports have been historically focused in the vivid sounds of the Caribbean, the country’s Pacific... Read Article