9 best cumbia

Cumbia is a popular music and dance genre that originated in the coastal regions of Colombia, particularly in the Caribbean and Pacific coasts. It has since spread throughout Latin America and has become an influential and beloved musical style in various countries. Here's some information about cumbia:

  1. Origins: Cumbia's origins can be traced back to the fusion of indigenous, African, and European musical traditions in Colombia during the colonial period. It is believed to have developed as a dance and music style among African and Indigenous communities.

  2. Musical Characteristics: Cumbia is characterized by its distinctive rhythm, which typically features a 2/4 or 4/4 time signature. The music is often played with instruments such as drums, maracas, guacharacas (a percussion instrument), and various types of flutes and brass instruments. The accordion is a prominent instrument in some regional variations of cumbia.

  3. Dance: Cumbia is equally known for its dance style. Cumbia dancers typically move to the infectious rhythm of the music, often featuring intricate footwork and swaying hips. The dance can vary in style and complexity depending on the region and cultural influences.

  4. Regional Variations: Cumbia has numerous regional variations in Colombia, with each region adding its unique flavor to the music and dance. Some well-known regional styles include Cumbia Costeña (Coastal Cumbia), Cumbia Sabanera (Savannah Cumbia), and Cumbia Vallenata (from the Valledupar region).

  5. Popularization: Cumbia gained popularity not only within Colombia but also in other Latin American countries, including Mexico, Peru, Argentina, and Chile.It underwent further adaptations and evolved into various sub-genres, such as Cumbia Villera in Argentina and Cumbia Sonidera in Mexico.

  6. Modern Influence: Cumbia continues to influence contemporary Latin American music. It has been blended with other genres like electronic music and hip-hop, creating fusion sub-genres that attract younger audiences.

  7. Cultural Significance: Cumbia is not just a musical genre but also an integral part of the cultural identity of many Latin American communities. It is often featured in celebrations, festivals, and traditional ceremonies.

  8. Global Popularity: In recent years, cumbia has gained international recognition and popularity, with artists from various countries incorporating cumbia elements into their music. It has become a symbol of Latin American musical culture worldwide.

Cumbia's infectious rhythms and lively dance make it a cherished part of Latin American music and culture. Its enduring popularity and adaptability have allowed it to transcend borders and continue to evolve while maintaining its cultural significance.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best cumbia on the market
  

Cumbia Cumbia 1 & 2

World Circuit

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Cumbia!: Scenes of a Migrant Latin American Music Genre

Duke University Press Books

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Cumbia Siglo Xxi

Bongo Joe

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Vinyl LP pressing. 2020 release. "After the very acoustic ¿Dónde estás María?, I decided to try a new experiment taking as a reference the legendary group Cumbia Siglo XX which is a group who explores a futuristic vision of coastal cumbia in the '80s, together with other groups such as Grupo folclórico, 2000 Voltios and others, mainly under the label Machuca and Felito records. This new '80s cumbia was a combination of funky basses and a further evolution of the rhythms, blending this style with disco and even rock music and superimposing the traditional versus the urban context and the modernity. Meridian Brothers took this as a departing point and inspiration, making the same experiment but in XXI century, using the modern media of this time; all kinds of drum machines, guitars and synths, algorithmic software etc, and also taking into account the global exposition of modern cumbia in the 2010s. So all kinds of influences and genres are blended around this cumbia axis. Urban beats, synthy grooves, glitches and all kinds of swear words (and it's censorship), and all kinds of slang languaje are included in the songs of the album. All these elements are filtered and passed through the traditional train of thought of Meridian Brothers, which is the figuration of an abstract picture of sound put it within a concrete context or cultural tendency.

Los Angeles Azules (Esto Si Es Cumbia, con Varios Artistas CD+DVD)

Sony Music

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Los Angeles Azules (Esto Si Es Cumbia, con Varios Artistas CD+DVD) 85509





CD

1. Perdon, perdon -ft. Ha*Ash

2. Nunca es suficiente -ft. Natalia Lafourcade

3. Me cuesta tanto olvidarte -ft. Ana Torroja

4. El amor despues del amor -ft. Fito Paez

5. Sexo, pudor y lagrimas -ft. Aleks Syntek

6. Antes que al mio -ft. Los Claxons

7. Dr. Psiquiatra -ft. Gloria Trevi

8. Detras de mi ventana -ft. Yuri

9. Morir de amor -ft. Miguel Bose

10. Ni contigo, ni sin Ti -ft. Pepe Aguilar



DVD

1. Perdon, perdon -ft. Ha*Ash

2. Nunca es suficiente -ft. Natalia Lafourcade

3. Me cuesta tanto olvidarte -ft. Ana Torroja

4. El amor despues del amor -ft. Fito Paez

5. Sexo, pudor y lagrimas -ft. Aleks Syntek

6. Antes que al mio -ft. Los Claxons

7. Dr. Psiquiatra -ft. Gloria Trevi

8. Detras de mi ventana -ft. Yuri

9. Morir de amor -ft. Miguel Bose

10. Ni contigo, ni sin Ti -ft. Pepe Aguilar



2018, Titulos Cortesia: Musica Tierra Caliente. Gracias

Pura Cumbia! (La Serie Pura!)

Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation

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Rough Guide to Psychedelic Cumbia

ROUGH GUIDE

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Cumbia Beat Volume 3: 21 Peruvian Gems

Vampisoul

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The third volume of the "Cumbia Beat" series includes again tracks by the some of the most important bands of the golden age of Peruvian cumbia: Los Diablos Rojos, Los Beta 5, Los Girasoles, Los Ecos, Los Demonios del Mantaro, Los Sander's de aa Peruvian cumbia brings together tropical music styles from Colombia and Cuba, Western influences such as 60s beat and psychedelic rock, and mixes them with indigenous melodies from the Amazonian jungle and traditional Andean songs. The result is a unique and vibrant style of music which reverberates with life. Fifty years after the release of one of the founding records of the genre known as Peruvian cumbia (by guitar players Enrique Delgado Montes and Berardo Hernndez "Manzanita"), Vampisoul presents this third volume in the series "Cumbia Beat", which brings together 45 rpm rarities from acclaimed groups, short-lived bands and outstanding huaycumbias. Like the previous volumes in this series, listening to this record takes you on a journey across the geography of Peru, as the majority of the groups on this collection were from different regions of the country, or had close links to them, although all of the artists recorded in Lima. Most of the bands emerged during the period 1968-1980, a time of deep political and social change implemented by the nationalist military dictatorship. Los Demonios del Mantaro, Los Demonios de Corocochay and Los 5 Palomillas are the exceptions to this, as they recorded between 1965 and 1967 and produced a hybrid of cumbia and huayno called huaycumbia, a genre which achieved high sales figures during those years. Despite the characteristics of huaycumbia, the early composers of Peruvian cumbia didn't consider it a direct source of inspiration

Cumbia Sonideras: Serie Max 3 X 1

I.M. Records

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3 cd set 1 cd has a small scratch other 2 no scratches Box is ripped and torn ships in 1-2 days

Cumbia Callera

Ventura Distribution

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English:CORI, a savagely beautiful young girl, becomes the center of a love triangle between EL NETO and EL GUIPIRI. Neto, a young middle class filmmaker, becomes fascinated with Cori and without her knowledge begins following her all the while filming her every move of her beautiful body. His obsession ends up bringing him closer to his muse but also dangerously close to his rival Guipiri, her boyfriend. Cumbia Callera is a passionate, urban tale of modern love set to the backdrop of the vibrant music and culture of Monterrey, Mexico.

Spanish:La CORI, una joven dueña de una belleza salvaje y abrasiva, se ve como el centro de un triangulo amoroso entre EL NETO y EL GUIPIRI. EL NETO, un joven de clase media, esta fascinado por LA CORI, la filma a hurtadillas con su cámara y sigue los movimientos del bello cuerpo de LA CORI paso por paso. La obsesión del NETO lo acerca poco a poco a su musa pero tambien a su rival EL GUIPIRI, el novio actual de LA CORI. CUMBIA CALLERA es una historia de amor, cuyo centro es LA CORI. El enfrentamiento de EL NETO y EL GUIPIRI por la misma mujer, los magnetiza a los tres, seducidos por la misteriosa magia de la música y el baile al estilo Colombia de Monterrey.

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