Colombia. Afro-Colombian Grooves
Description
The beautiful Caribbean coast of Colombia is where cumbia was born. This iconic Colombian rhythm is now popular in nearly every corner of Latin America. The Music Voyager team discovers Totó la Momposina, one of the most respected figures in Colombian music, who performs with her band on the beach as local children join in the dancing. From Cartagena’s gorgeous old city to the rough and tumble streets and beaches of La Boquilla, Music Voyager experiences the beauty, rhythms, and culture of this colorful city.
Runtime
25 min 3 sec
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Geography
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