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Gregorio Uribe
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Colombian Accordionist and Songwriter Gregorio Uribe

Angel Romero April 8, 2023 1 Comment ColombiaColombian musiccumbiaGregorio Uribevallenatoworld music

The multifaceted Gregorio Uribe, a Colombian singer, songwriter, and accordionist, has made an indelible impression in the music industry of both the United States and…

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Son Rompe Pera - Chucha
New Releases

Marimba Sensation Son Rompe Pera Unveil “Chucha”

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments cumbiamarimbaMexican musicSon Rompe Peraworld music

“Chucha” (AYA Records) is the new single by Mexico’s cumbia rockers Son Rompe Pera. It features elements of aliens, vivid dreams, false awakenings, and electrifying…

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Chancha Via Circuito - La Estrella
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Chancha Via Circuito’s New Album “La Estrella” Now Available

World Music Central News Room November 12, 2022 No Comments Chancha Via Circuitocumbiafolktronicaworld fusionworld music

Argentine artist Chancha Via Circuito (Pedro Canale) has released his fifth full length album “La Estrella” (Wonderwheel Recordings). Chancha was one of the pioneers of…

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Che Sudaka 20 años
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South American Roots Music Band Che Sudaka Releases 10th Album: ’20 años’

World Music Central News Room November 11, 2022 No Comments Che SudakacumbiaLatin American musicmestizo musicskaworld fusionworld music

Che Sudaka, the Spain-based band featuring Argentine and Colombian musicians, presented its tenth album, ‘20 años,’ today. The new recording features numerous guests and friends…

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Xaman X - Distraido
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Electronic Cumbia Act Xaman X to Release Debut EP

World Music Central News Room October 26, 2022 No Comments cumbiafolktronicaworld fusionworld musicXaman X

Xaman X is set to release their self-titled debut digital EP, “Xaman X” (Movimientos Records) on December 2, 2022. The single “Distraido” will be available…

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Chico Trujillo
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Artist Profiles: Chico Trujillo

Angel Romero July 4, 2022 No Comments Chico TrujilloChileChilean musiccumbia

Acclaimed Chilean ensemble Chico Trujillo started as an offshoot of punk/ska band La Floripondio in 1999. Eventually, Chico Trujillo became Chile’s leading crossover cumbia band.…

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Events

The London Latin Music Festival La Linea Coming in April 2022

World Music Central News Room March 16, 2022 No Comments Bebel GilbertocumbiaLa LineaLatin American musicLuzmira Zerpamariachisalsa

La Linea, London’s Latin Music Festival will be taking place April 21 – May 2, 2022. The 2022 marks a return to in person performances…

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Son Rompe Pera with El Macha at Globalfest 2022
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Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2022, Day 2

Angel Romero January 20, 2022 No Comments Afro-ColombianCanadian musicColombian musiccumbiahip hopKombilesa MímarimbaMexican musicNorthern Creepow-wow musicSon Rompe Peraworld fusionworld music

Day 2 of the Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2022 virtual showcases took place on Wednesday, January 19 at  8:00 p.m. The event, hosted by African…

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Son Rompe Pera - Photo by Marc van der Aa
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Son Rompe Pera

Angel Romero January 19, 2022 No Comments cumbiamarimbaMexican musicSon Rompe Peraworld fusionworld music

Innovative Mexican marimba band Son Rompe Pera was formed by the three Gama brothers, Kacho, Kilos and Mongo. The brothers originally performed with their father…

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cover of the album My Favorite Holiday by Patricia Vonne
Album reviews

Enticing Bilingual Christmas Songs from Gifted Tejana Artist Patricia Vonne

Angel Romero November 26, 2021 No Comments cumbiaPatricia Vonnerocktejano rock

Patricia Vonne – My Favorite Holiday (Bandolera Records, 2021) Brilliant singer-songwriter, actress, filmmaker and entrepreneur Patricia Vonne continues to delight and charm with her new…

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