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Tag: Colombian music

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Los Titanes

Angel Romero November 16, 2019 No Comments ColombiaColombian musicLos Titanessalsa

Los Titanes has been recognized as the most representative Colombian salsa orchestra in countries such as Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama, Mexico, US, Canada, and in Europe.…

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Artist Profiles: Grupo Cimarrón

Angel Romero August 2, 2019 No Comments ColombiaColombian musicGrupo Cimarrónjoropo

The Grupo Cimarrón ensemble is known for their explosive música llanera (plains music) and fast-paced, triple-meter joropo. They live up to the meaning of their…

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Artist Profiles: La Chiva Gantiva

Angel Romero May 26, 2019 No Comments BelgiumColombian musicLa Chiva Gantiva

La Chiva Gantiva is a Belgian band rooted in Afro-Colombian music. La Chiva Gantiva was founded around 2011 in Brussels by three Colombian students: Rafael…

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Artist Profiles: Mónica Giraldo

Angel Romero December 4, 2018 No Comments ColombiaColombian musicMónica Giraldo

Guitarist and singer-songwriter Mónica Giraldo was born in Bogotá, Colombia. She studied music at Universidad de los Andes in her hometown and later studied further…

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Superb Anthology of Mónica Giraldo’s Songs

Angel Romero November 28, 2018 No Comments Colombian musicMónica Giraldo

Mónica Giraldo – Al Oido -The best of Mónica Giraldo (GLP Music, 2018) Al Oido -The best of Mónica Giraldo presents one of the finest…

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Colombian Cumbia Star Totó la Momposina Releases Fuego

Angel Romero September 15, 2018 No Comments Colombian musiccumbiaTotó La Momposina

Totó la Momposina, Colombia’s best known cumbia artist has released an EP titled Fuego. These are previously unreleased tracks from the La Candela Viva sessions…

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Artist Profiles: Totó La Momposina

Angel Romero April 19, 2018 No Comments ColombiaColombian musicTotó La Momposina

Sonia Bazanta Vides, better known as Totó La Momposina, is a remarkable singer and dancer. She has earned respect and admiration in many parts of…

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Artist Profiles: Samuel Torres

Angel Romero April 19, 2018 No Comments ColombiaColombian musicSamuel Torres

Colombian percussionist and composer Samuel Torres was born September 4, 1976 in Bogotá, Colombia. He has toured with Arturo Sandoval, and has played with renowned…

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Artist Profiles: Petrona Martínez

Angel Romero April 18, 2018 No Comments ColombiaColombian musicPetrona Martínez

Petrona Martínez was Born January 27, 1939 in San Cayetano, Colombia. She is one of the most important Afro-Colombian artists in Caribbean Colombia. She learned…

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Artist Profiles: Marta Gómez

Angel Romero April 18, 2018 No Comments ColombiaColombian musicLatin American musicMarta Gómezworld fusion

Marta Gómez started her musical studies at the age of six in her native Colombia when she entered the Liceo Benalcazar choir, becoming its soloist…

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