Podcast Episode 69: Cumbia!

November 9, 2013

In this episode, you'll hear five cumbia songs - or songs that were at least influenced by cumbia. Cumbia is a genre of dance music originally from Colombia. It has spread far and wide since then. This wonderful, energetic music is definitely worth checking out. The songs are "Bebiendo" by Cumbia Hasta El Lunes, "Cumbia" by Luz Buena, "No dueles mas!" by Kontra Golpe Noise Manifesto, "Culpa de la Luna" by Rupa and the April Fishes, and "Jenny Wilson - Wooden Chair (Makina Western Cumbia Remix)" by Makina.

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Songs

• Bebiendo by Cumbia Hasta El Lunes
• Fantastic video for Bebiendo
• CHEL on Facebook
• Cumbia by Luz Buena
• Luz Buena on Facebook
• No dueles mas! by Kontra Golpe Noise Manifesto
• KGNM on Facebook
• Culpa de la Luna by Rupa and the April Fishes
• Rupa and the April Fishes on Facebook
• The band's bio on the Cumbancha site
• Jenny Wilson's "Wooden Chair" by Makina
• Makina on Facebook

Additional Information

• NPR Show about Cumbia
• Cumbia on Wikipedia
• Cumbia group on Soundcloud