Orito Cantora y la Chalupa

Orito Cantora y la Chalupa is a vibrant Colombian musical project known for blending traditional Afro-Caribbean rhythms with contemporary sounds. Their work showcases a rich variety of genres such as bullerengue, cumbia, and mapalé, often highlighting percussion and vocal traditions from Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Their 2016 album *El Batatazo* and the 2020 album *Tamborito* feature tracks like "El Agua Corrió," "Tamborito," and "El Batatazo," which reflect their commitment to preserving and innovating within folkloric rhythms.

The group’s music is characterized by strong percussion elements and lively, danceable rhythms, and they have gained recognition for songs like "Bullerengue para un Ángel" and "Lamento de Gaita." Through their sound, Orito Cantora y la Chalupa connects the ancestral musical heritage of Colombia’s Afro-descendant communities with modern audiences, continuing the celebration of these cultural expressions.