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The centuries-old rhythm of Cumbia music evolved from African slaves and indigenous Colombians. ... As Cumbia Evolves, Dance Halls Rattle. December 18, 2009 5:56 AM ET. By . Corey Takahashi ...
Celebrating the 198th anniversary of Colombia's independence, members of the local Colombian community gathered July 20 at the New Orleans Museum of Art, where Spanish and Latin music filled the ...
In addition, cumbia is something that accompanies those who live it throughout their lives, such as Juana Mendoza, who has been dancing for 70 years because of her father's inheritance, or Pedro ...
The festival, which honors Colombian Independence Day, goes down on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Pulaski Park.
The Cumbia River Band and Chia's Dance Party will join for a concert on July 12. ... The band plays traditional Colombian Cumbia music, which is a popular form of dance music.
Cumbia is a traditional folk music and dance style – and it’s now enshrined in Colombia’s cultural heritage. Get to know this Colombian groove. Go to the content Go to the footer ...
Just listen and let the cumbia eléctrica bug crawl under your skin. It's inevitable. —Enrique Lopetegui. Get 'em now: Barrio Bravo (WEA International, 2001) Mundo Colombia (WEA International, 2002) ...
Bomba Estéreo Releases 'Ayo': 21st-Century Cumbia For The Temple of Dance : Alt.Latino On its new album, Colombian band Bomba Estereo continues to redefine contemporary Latin music.
With swirling skirts and dancing models, Italian designer Marni invites visitors to "discover" Colombia's roots music By Judy Cantor-Navas Colorfully-patterned skirts are swirling to the beat of ...
In the nation of Colombia, a dance troupe known as "The Body School" is gaining widespread attention for helping members of the company to escape lives of violence and hardship.
In the nation of Colombia, a dance troupe known as "The Body School" is gaining widespread attention for helping members of the company to escape lives of violence and hardship.