Get ready to sway along to this upbeat rhythm and improve your Spanish listening abilities at the same time!
La cumbia is a musical genre and folk dance from the Caribbean region of Colombia and it’s upbeat, infectious rhythm reflects the fusion of Indigenous, African and Spanish cultures.
The modern Colombian cumbia expanded all over Latin America where it was embraced by many countries as part of their own cultural identity and infused with new musical styles and traditions. Cumbia is considered the musical spine of the continent from North America to the Patagonia.
Click play to embark on a journey throughout the musical evolution of cumbia:
