If you follow Rule No. 1 of moving house – ‘Thou shall take and set up thou sound system in the new house first‘ – the best (and just about the only good) part of the process is having lots and lots of time to drown yourself in music. In this house-move my beloved, but much-neglected-of-late… Continue reading Mama Julia y Los Sonidos Ambulantes
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‘C’ is for Cumbia – Old School & New
‘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
Ondatrópica – Fusion Music Treasure
The Ondatrópica Recipe: 1. Find English producer and musician Will Holland (aka Quantic – Quantic Soul Orchestra) where he is based in Cali, or wherever else in the world he is touring. Join him up with Mario Galeano, leader of Colombian fusion band Frente Cumbiero, and also collaborator with the one and only Mad Professor. 2.… Continue reading Ondatrópica – Fusion Music Treasure
Monsieur Periné – Colombian Gypsy Jazz To Make You Happy
Every second person I spoke to in Colombia recently about contemporary Colombian fusion music, recommended this band to me. Thanks to all those people – because I love Monsieur Periné. Monsieur Periné’s music is Colombian fusion flavours of a different sort again – illustrating again the incredible diversity of music in Colombia. The group self… Continue reading Monsieur Periné – Colombian Gypsy Jazz To Make You Happy
Afrotumbao: Pacific Coast Afro-Colombian Meets Hip Hop
I meant to tell you about this band a long time ago. Afrotumbao’s album No Es Facil (It’s Not Easy) was another great Colombian fusion music recommendation from Cesar at Musiteca in Bogota last year. One I’m happy for. Afrotumbao is an independent band based in Bogota, made up of 10 members from different parts… Continue reading Afrotumbao: Pacific Coast Afro-Colombian Meets Hip Hop
Zalama Crew’s Everyday Fight Doesn’t Disappoint
Have you ever found a band at a fantastic live show, only to buy their CD and find out it makes you a bit sleepy next to the live experience? I have. Many times. The most recent for me was Tarrus Riley, my great live find at Reggae Sumfest. I loved Zalama Crew’s live show at … Continue reading Zalama Crew’s Everyday Fight Doesn’t Disappoint
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