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of Colombia with this geographical playlist showcasing

the best of cumbia, champeta, joropo and more.

Discover the diverse rhythms

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El Cholo is perhaps the most

well-known joropo musician

in Colombia. This epic track takes

his ode to the culture of the plains

and adds a modern twist.

Inmensa Llanura

Cholo Valderrama

The marimba is prominent on

this inspiring ode to Colombian

Pacific culture and identity.

Corazón Pacífico

Herencia de Timbiquí

Inspired by the indigenous cultures

of the Santa Marta Mountains, this

spiritual anthem mixes African drums

and gaita flutes with electronic beats.

El Alma del Mundo

Guetto Kumbé & EKA

A joyful, lilting champeta track which

is sure to get your feet moving.

Yo Me Voy a Cartagena

Martina La Peligrosa & Mr. Black

‘Cali is flavor’ according to this

sizzling salsa track, and after hearing

it you’ll be hard pressed to deny this.

Cali es Sabrosura

Yuri Buenaventura & La Mambanegra

A modern take on the traditional

choral songs of the Amazon region,

this song transports listeners

straight to the heart of the jungle.

Los cantos del agua

Juan Pablo Vega & Maria Mulata

This fusion of Caribbean rhythms

with modern pop is the perfect

song to sum up the modern

metropolis that is Bogota: where

people from all over Colombia

come together to feel the rhythm.

Simples Corazones

Fonseca

You won’t need a strong

coffee to dance to this one.

The pulsating rhythms

of ‘Fly Away’ are the ideal

accompaniment for a trip

through the rolling hills

of the Coffee Region.

Fly away

Maia & Irie Kingz

This jaunty number from

Medellin is the perfect

soundtrack for a visit to

‘The City of Eternal Spring’.

Una Eterna Primavera

Puerto Candelaria

Combine this Carnival inspired

salsa song with a trip to Barranquilla

to get your feet moving.

Vida Hay una Sola

Linica & Juventino Ojito

Upbeat Caribbean folk from

the island of San Andres and

Providencia, this tune is sure

to put a smile on your face.

Feeling Happy

Elkin Robinson & Alkilados

With the guacharaca providing

the backbone, the accordion is the

star on this classic number from

the desert peninsula of La Guajira.

Yo Me Voy Pa’ La Guajira

Niños de la Fundación Cultural

Sendero de Acordeones

Discover the rhythms of Colombia through these music videos: COLOMBIA.TRAVEL/VIDEOS

Watch the first documentary with a soundtrack inspired by Colombian birds: COLOMBIA.TRAVEL/BIRDS-DOCUMENTARY

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