La Mambanegra are certainly no ordinary salsa band. Yes, they may hail from the Colombian capital of salsa, Cali, where the genre is not quite religious but instead part of the chaotic beating heart of the country’s Pacific coast.... Read Article
La Mambanegra don’t do things by halves. Their motto is clear, to get people dancing as quickly as possible, using their fiery mix of rap, funk and salsa – which they like to call break salsa. “La Mamba... Read Article
La Mambanegra are not your average salsa band. Speaking to bandleader Jacobo Vélez (in the interview below) it is clear that he doesn’t think of the group as a salsa band at all, instead a mixture of funk,... Read Article
Música Pacifica is officially on the rise. The sound of Colombia’s Pacific coast is gaining new fans around the world with the global bass community trying their hand at the style. Their contributions, as well as those from... Read Article
We really couldn’t be any more thrilled to have the presence of Humberto Pernett on Sounds and Colours. In recent months we have covered Choc Quib Town, Bomba Estereo, La Mojarra Electrica and Systema Solar, all of whom... Read Article
La Mojarra Electrica are an extraordinary 12-piece band from Colombia, taking in the traditions of that countries coastal regions, musics such as bullerengue, chalupa, chirimia, currulao and aguabajo. These roots are mixed with moments of hip-hop and reggae... Read Article
With the Colombian Bicentennary falling this Tuesday we are set for an exciting week of Colombian-related activities, culminating in Colombianamente and an evening of music at The Barbican on Sunday July 25th. The Colombian Embassy in London is... Read Article
