Nidia Góngora and the Living Voice of Colombia’s Pacific Coast
Some artists help us understand a place before we ever arrive there. For me, Nidia Góngora is one of those artists.
Afro-Colombian heritage
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Thirty Years of the Petronio Álvarez Festival: A History of Pacific Music in Cali
The Petronio Álvarez Festival began in 1997 as a small-scale competition in Cali, Colombia. Founded by historian Germán Patiño Ossa, its original goal was to provide a dedicated stage for the music of the Colombian Pacific, a region historically isolated from the country’s interior.
Cartagena Is Having a Moment. We’ve Been Ready for It.
As interest in Colombia surges, discover why Cartagena is the ultimate destination for bespoke travel, from private Palenque sessions to luxury incentive retreats.
Afro-Colombian Rhythms in Cartagena: Cumbia, Champeta and Mapalé
Cartagena is a place where history is composed, played, and danced. Music is identity. In every…
Afro-Colombian Day: Resistance, Cultural Memory and a Living Legacy
On May 21, Colombia commemorates Afro-Colombian Day, marking the official abolition of slavery in 1851. It…
The Story of Petronio Álvarez: The Pulse of Pacific Music
Discover Petronio Álvarez’s legacy as the 'King of Currulao' and how the Petronio Álvarez Festival celebrates Afro-Colombian culture.
