Lucho Bermúdez y Su Orquesta is an emblematic musical ensemble that pays tribute to the rich heritage of Colombia's Caribbean coast. Founded by the legendary Luis Eduardo Bermúdez, known as Lucho Bermúdez, this orchestra became a cornerstone in the popularization of traditional Colombian rhythms such as cumbia, porro, gaita, and mapalé. Lucho Bermúdez, born on January 25, 1912, in El Carmen de Bolívar, was a composer, conductor, and arranger whose work was crucial in introducing the sounds of the Colombian coast to the rest of the nation and the world.

Throughout his career, which spanned several decades starting in the 1930s, Bermúdez helped to craft a new Colombian musical identity by blending the folkloric with the sophistication of big band arrangements. His orchestra, Lucho Bermúdez y Su Orquesta, emerged as one of the most influential groups of its time, immortalizing songs like "Porro Bonito," "Gaita de las Flores," and the ever-popular "Carmen de Bolívar." The releases such as "The Coastal Invasion: Cumbia, Porro, Gaita & Mapalé from Colombia's Caribbean Coast (1946-1961)," "50 Años de Musica" volumes, and other compilations like "Los Éxitos De" are testament to their enduring legacy. They not only showcase the timeless appeal of their music but also celebrate the vibrant, rhythmic tapestry of Colombia's coastal culture. Lucho Bermúdez passed away on April 23, 1994, but his orchestra continues to be celebrated for its pivotal role in the soundtrack of Colombian life and for bringing coastal rhythms into the national spotlight.

Genres

Cumbia

Porro

Latest Release

The Coastal Invasion : Cumbia, Porro, Gaita & Mapalé from Colombia's Caribbean Coast (1946-1961)

Lucho Bermudez Y Su Orquesta

Album - 22 Tracks - Released July 1, 2022