Cuba and Colombia Through Music: Son, Salsa and the Marímbula
A musicologist’s guide to the musical bridge between Cuba and Colombia, from the marímbula and son palenquero to salsa, cumbia and Cali.
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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.
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.
Cartagena and San Basilio de Palenque: Stories of Freedom and Cultural Legacy
Cartagena de Indias celebrates its 492 anniversary this year. A good time to look closer at the…
Discovering Buenaventura: Colombia’s Pacific Coast
When most travelers think of Colombia, they often picture the bustling cities of Bogotá or Medellín,…
