‘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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Puerto Candelaria – “Medellin’s Best Fusion Band”
When I told Colombians in the musical know that I was going to a Puerto Candelaria concert in Medellin, they all said something like: “Puerto Candelaria is Medellin’s best fusion band.” I kept answering: Si, I know, that’s why I’m going. I love their kooky music. There is no other band I’ve ever heard… Continue reading Puerto Candelaria – “Medellin’s Best Fusion Band”