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COLOMBIAN MUSIC

CUMBIA

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• Cumbia is the most recognized musical style in Colombia. The genre, which originated on the Atlantic Coast, dates back to the early 19th century and is strongly influenced by African culture.

VALLENATO

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• The word vallenato, which translates to “born in the valley,” originated in the valley between the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the Serranía de Perijá mountain ranges. Vallenato was originally a means of spreading news between towns with the accompaniment of the accordion.

PORRO

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• The porro is a musical style and dance from the Caribbean region of Colombia. It is a Colombian cumbia rhythm that developed into its own subgenre. It was originally a folkloric expression from the Sinú River area that evolved into a ballroom dance.

CURRULAO

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• Currulao is a musical genre, though strictly speaking, it also references to the folkloric dance from the Pacific region of Colombia,

LLANERA

• Referred to most often as joropo llanero, this style uses some European instruments.
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