Music Voyager

Season 2 Episode 7 - Colombia: Colombia's Electro-Tropical Beats

2011 · 26 min

TV-G

One of the latest exciting trends in Colombian music is the fusion of traditional rhythms and melodies with electronic beats and modern influences.

Subtitles: English

Lafayette is the epicenter of Cajun and Creole culture, a place where infectious rhythms of zydeco and Cajun music echo across the bayou.

Shreveport is a crossroads between the deep African American traditions of the south, country music, Western swing, and rockabilly.

In New Orleans, the music and cuisine have much in common: both are spicy, fused with a multicultural mix of ingredients, and all you want is more.

We are treated to an unplugged performance by Aterciopelados, a ceremony with Arahuaco shamans, and a special performance by Fonseca.

Cali is the capital of salsa, and it is also the urban center of the country's Afro-Pacific culture. We begin by meeting with the band Grupo Niche.

The Medellín of today is a modern, thriving city nestled in a gorgeous mountain valley. There is also a thriving musical community here.

One of the latest exciting trends in Colombian music is the fusion of traditional rhythms and melodies with electronic beats and modern influences.

Music Voyager's journey stretches to the Caribbean coast to the city of Valledupar, the cradle of vallenato, a distinctly Colombian musical style.

Cumbia was born along Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Cartagena, on the other hand, is bouncing to the hot sounds of champeta.

S02:E07 - Colombia: Colombia's Electro-Tropical Beats

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