Gaitas y Tambores is a Colombian musical group that specializes in traditional Colombian folk music, particularly cumbia and gaita. The band was formed in the 1980s and has since become one of the most popular and respected cumbia groups in the world. Their music is characterized by its infectious rhythms, lively melodies, and traditional instrumentation, including gaitas (a type of flute), drums, and maracas. Gaitas y Tambores has released numerous albums and toured extensively throughout Colombia and internationally, spreading the joy and energy of Colombian folk music to audiences around the globe.