"Each cumbia is for you to remember that even if the world tries taking us down, we'll always be strong, dancing and being ...

Once the soundtrack of the working class, cumbia's simple, yet contagious, rhythm absorbed local styles, morphed, and reinvented itself. It has traveled underground through the veins of Latin America ...

In a first collaborative effort, Argentine rapper Nicki Nicole and her fellow compatriot Luck Ra drop “Doctor.” Co-produced by Ramky and Tatool, the infectious track laces cumbia villera with norteño ...

This is part of a special series, Cumbia Across Latin America, a visual report across six countries developed over several years, covering the people, places and cultures that keep this music genre ...

Cuco turned Mexican Independence Day into a cumbia celebration Monday night at the Greek Theatre. The Chicano soul star lit up the sold-out Los Angeles venue in green, white, and red, as fans swayed ...

On stage, Aniceto Molina and his group are the embodiment of cool, what with their non-stop energy and nonchalant demeanor. This vibe translates well to his recorded music: rhythmic, fast-paced ...

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Rodolfo “Fito” Olivares, the cumbia legend behind quinceañera dancefloor hits including “Juana La Cubana” and “El Colesterol” with his band Grupo La Pura Sabrosura, died Friday at age 75 after ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Cumbia, a traditional Latin American musical genre, often features the accordion, marimba and the guacharaca. A new generation has added hip-hop, ...

Los Ángeles Azules have forged their path across generations of cumbia listeners, from Iztapalapa to the world. Now they are set to perform and receive the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Award at the 37th ...