Abelardo Carbono, a legendary figure in the world of Colombian music, is most renowned for his innovative blend of traditional rhythms with the psychedelic sound of African guitars. Emerging from the coastal region of Colombia, his music is a vibrant fusion of cumbia, champeta, and African styles that has earned him the title of "Maestro of Colombian Psychedelic Cumbia."

Born in the mid-1940s in La Guajira, Carbono developed his distinctive style in the 1970s and 1980s, when he was inspired by the sounds of Congolese soukous and other African genres. Abelardo's creative approach often saw him repurposing and modifying instruments to produce unique sounds, and his willingness to experiment set him apart from his contemporaries. The latter part of his career has seen a resurgence in popularity, with international audiences discovering his catalog through reissues and remixes like "Burundanga" and "El Cacharrito," and collaborations such as the "Humerto Pernett remix Abelardo Carbonó." This has cemented his status as a vital influencer in the world of global music, inspiring new generations of musicians within the cumbia and champeta genres. Abelardo Carbono's music continues to resonate, characterized by its infectious rhythms, hypnotic guitar work, and Carbono's own joyous approach to musical creation.

Genres

Champeta

Cumbia

Cumbia Funk

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Latest Release

Burundanga

Abelardo Carbono

Single - Released February 25, 2022