BEAT LATINO: The Cumbia is Eternal

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The cumbia has been called “the musical backbone of the Americas”, and indeed it is! Ever since it emerged from the Guinean dance rhythm of “kumbé”, it has provided a solid and irresistible foundation for dance grooves from every single one of our países over the years, evolving from polished, elegant nearly orchestral pieces in its Golden Years in Mexico and Colombia to slow, transfixing tunes from the street corners of Monterrey, to psychedelic Amzazonic variations in Peru, and to today’s cumbias, which are as varied as they are amazing. This week’s Beat Latino shares a fabulous selection of cumbias for the 21st Century and beyond. Enjoy!

Featured photo: Catalina Maria Johnson, credit: Carolina Sánchez

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthInternational loveFidel Nadal Santa Fe Klan & Mexican Institute of SoundInternational love.Popartdiscos Internacional SAS202103:30La cumbia del amorMauricio MesonesLa cumbia del amor.Mauricio Mesones | Martín Choy202103:44Lamento en la selvaAstros de Mendoza & Los MirlosAbducción Amazonica, Lamento en la Selva.Astros de Mendoza201903:37La MalezaMiloskaLa Maleza.Miloska202103:40QuemaSotomayorQuema.Wonderwheel Recordings201903:43Camara LentaEl Dusty, Morenito De Fuego & Adan CruzCamara Lenta.PRODUCE® SOUND202103:40Que bailenEl Remolón, Pol NadaAsimétrico.Fertil Discos202105:14La Cumbia de la ansiedadEl BúhoCumbias Imaquinarias – EP.Earthly Measures202105:00Amarnos ahoraIslandman feat. Huairura & Bongo EntpIBIZA The Sunset Sessions, Vol. 9 Compiled by Kenneth Bager.Music For Dreams202104:44Balada BorrachaQuantic & Nidia GóngoraAlmas Conectadas.Balada Borracha202104:04Arroz con leche, NO me quiero casarBaracutangaVolver atrás.Baracutanga202103:54Cumbia Algarrobera (featuring Chico Trujillo)Son Rompe PeraCumbia Algarrobera.Cumbia Algarrobera201904:50