‘C’ in the A-Z of Music Genres, Beaver Style (ie. ‘fusion’) goes to Cumbia – old school and new. Older (But Still ‘New’) School Cumbia In its original form Cumbia music developed around the Caribbean coast of Colombia during its period of colonization by the Spanish. It became a fusion of music styles and instruments from the… Continue reading ‘C’ is for Cumbia – Old School & New
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Colombian Music
Circolombia Brings Urban Cali to Brisbane
“I’m gonna tell you about my life. Real life. When I was 15 my life was very different. I lived in one of the most dangerous neighbourhoods of Cali, Colombia, known as 13-13. And you just can’t imagine some of the things I’ve seen… But my life changed when I discovered ***circus*** …” x The… Continue reading Circolombia Brings Urban Cali to Brisbane
CONECTADOS – Connected in Innovative Electronic Music
Every Friday night during 3 seasons per year, you can find a peaceful musical space in a charming colonial building in Bogota’s oldest and most gorgeous neighbourhood La Candelaria. There you’ll find people wanting to listen to, and appreciate music. And all of you will probably experience cool, innovative electronic music by (mostly) Colombian and (some) international artists. That space is called CONECTADOS (CONNECTED). Diana… Continue reading CONECTADOS – Connected in Innovative Electronic Music
Is Bogota “The World Capital of Music”?
“Bogota is the world capital of music.” That’s a big claim yeah? An even bigger one than being “the greatest reggae show on earth”. This is what a non-native Colombian – living in Colombia (not in Bogota) – and playing music in a Colombian fusion band – recently told me in Bogota. Is Bogota really… Continue reading Is Bogota “The World Capital of Music”?
Independent Colombian Music Stores for Independent Colombian Music
These are some of the exciting new Colombian sound pleasures I have ahead of me. All are Colombian fusion music CD’s. All are original, real CD’s with good sound quality. I can listen to all the sounds of the original recorded music (unlike in MP3 or MP4 format). Real CD’s with the album artwork, artists names &… Continue reading Independent Colombian Music Stores for Independent Colombian Music
La Feria de las Flores – Musically a Great Time to Visit Medellin
La Feria de las Flores (Flower Fair) in August is a good time of the year to visit Medellin. If for no other reason, for the fantastic live music you can find at Parque Cultural Nocturno. Medellin With La Feria de las Flores La Feria de las Flores is 10 days. During that time you can… Continue reading La Feria de las Flores – Musically a Great Time to Visit Medellin
DJs With Bands = Musical Diversity +++
Many of the fusion bands I have heard live in Colombia (and/or have on CD), have a DJ in the musical mix. Those DJ’s play a fundamental part in the diversity of sounds created by the band as a whole. Live music is the ultimate musical experience for me. A great DJ to dance or listen to is also an… Continue reading DJs With Bands = Musical Diversity +++
Colombian Fusion Music – A Different Perspective
Is Colombian fusion music being created for the purpose of making Colombian music edible for foreigners? A couple of people in Bogota have recently expressed those sentiments to me. One of them is Julian Mosquera Muñoz, Operations Manager at Fundacion Gilberto Alzate Avendano in Bogota. He says that for him, fusion music is: Like a cheap handicraft… Continue reading Colombian Fusion Music – A Different Perspective
Reggaeton Plague Spreads to Australia!
The reggaeton plague has spread to Australia. I couldn’t be more dismayed at stumbling across this ad. I heard reggaeton for the first time in Colombia 6 years ago – coming out of cars, houses and nightclubs everywhere in Cartagena. At very first listen it was a bit of a novelty. A fusion of sorts, put probably too… Continue reading Reggaeton Plague Spreads to Australia!
Street Music, Good or Bad, Makes People Happier
Music in the streets. Whether the music is:~ Good… Bad… Sweet… Nice… Official and conservative…. Entertaining on the street, but not necessarily for consumption by me elsewhere… Music I like. Music I don’t like. Quality musicianship, or not. No matter to me. No me importa. Walking every day at the moment along the always busy and dirty,… Continue reading Street Music, Good or Bad, Makes People Happier