Doc’n Roll Presents ‘Listen to My Song’, A Film About Music and Peace in Colombia
Now in their 5th edition, Doc’n Roll Festival screens compelling music documentary films of all genres to audiences across the... Read Article
Afro-Colombia
Electric Cowbell To Release Tribu Baharú’s Dance-Driven Champeta for Record Store Day
For many of us out there, record store day (April 22nd) is a must have in the ol’ musical diary.... Read Article
REVIEW Systema Solar – Rumbo A Tierra
Systema Solar have known how to prender la fiesta for some years now throughout Colombia, as well as touring worldwide... Read Article
REVIEW Don Ca
The documentary Don Ca, from Colombian director Patricia Ayala Ruiz, is ostensibly the story of one man, sixty-year old Camilo... Read Article
Afro-Colombian Special: Celebrating el Día Nacional de la Afrocolombianidad
Today is El Día Nacional de la Afrocolombianidad in Colombia, which essentially means National Afro-Colombian Day (May 21st was chosen... Read Article
The Story Inside the Rhythm: Mapalé
I am beginning with mapalé because it seems to be the most commonly performed rhythm and dance here in the... Read Article
Beginnings
Just hours shy of arriving in Colombia and I can feel the excitement and buzz humming around my ears. In... Read Article
Afro-Colombian Communities Finally Given Land Rights
After 12 long years, Afro-Colombian communities have finally secured the legal right to their land. On 17 September 2011, in... Read Article