Folclor Afrocolombiano

Folclor Afrocolombiano is a vibrant tapestry of cultural music traditions stemming from the African descendants in Colombia. This genre is deeply rooted in the rhythms and instruments brought over by African slaves, blended with indigenous Colombian and European influences. Characterized by pulsating percussion, melodic wind instruments like gaitas (indigenous flutes), and rhythmic string instruments such as the marimbula, this genre captures the essence of Colombia's diverse geography, from the coastal plains to the mountainous regions. Artists in this domain often weave storytelling with call-and-response vocals, celebrating the richness of their heritage and the resilience of their communities. The music is inherently danceable, often accompanied by energetic, sensual moves that echo the beats, making it a cornerstone of Colombia's cultural and festive expressions.

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Una Riqueza Pa' la Humanidad
Single - Released October 24, 2024

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Bejuco
Canalón de Timbiquí
El Caribefunk
Emilsen Pacheco y su bullerengue tradicional de San Juan de Uraba
Etelvina Maldonado
Gaitas y Tambores
Gaitas y Tambores de San Jacinto
Grupo Bahia
Guafa Trío
Herencia de Timbiqui
La Mambanegra
Las Alegres Ambulancias
Los Corraleros De Majagual
Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto
Magín Díaz
Maria Mulata
Martina Camargo
Ondatrópica
Paito y los Gaiteros de Punta Brava
Palmeras de Urabá
Petrona Martinez
Sexteto Tabala
Totó La Momposina
Totó La Momposina
Los Corraleros De Majagual
Martina Camargo
Herencia de Timbiqui
Ondatrópica
Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto
El Caribefunk
Magín Díaz
Maria Mulata
Petrona Martinez
La Mambanegra
Canalón de Timbiquí
Bejuco
Grupo Bahia
Etelvina Maldonado
Las Alegres Ambulancias
Sexteto Tabala
Guafa Trío
Palmeras de Urabá
Paito y los Gaiteros de Punta Brava
Emilsen Pacheco y su bullerengue tradicional de San Juan de Uraba
Gaitas y Tambores
Gaitas y Tambores de San Jacinto