10 Cumbias That Don’t Suck

What is the best cumbia?

10 Cumbias That Don’t Suck

• 1 – “Eres mi Canción” (Rubén Blades, Panama)
• 2 – “Yo Tomo” (Bersuit Vergarabat, Argentina)
• 3 – “Kiko and the Lavender Moon” (Los Lobos, U.S.A.)
• 4 – “La Negra Tomasa” (Caifanes, Mexico)
• 5 – “Chúntaro Style” (El Gran Silencio, Mexico)
• 6 – “Encadenada a Mí”(Los Bukis, Mexico)

Who is the most famous cumbia singer?

One of the biggest stars of this movement was the Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, who brought cumbia to Latin pop world.

Who invented cumbia?

It was born on Colombia’s Caribbean coast where it was originally an African courtship dance that evolved with the addition of African, European and indigenous instruments and indigenous dance steps.

Who is the best Colombian singer?

THE 10 BEST COLOMBIANS SINGERS

• TOTO LA MOMPOSINA. Singer, dancer and teacher of folk music, she is known for his successes as “Aguacero de Mayo”, “Tamborero” and “Mañanitas de Diciembre” among others.
• JUANES. Juan Esteban Aristizabal Vásquez.
• J BALVIN. José Álvaro Osorio Balvin.
• MAÍA.
• FONSECA.
• SHAKIRA.
• MALUMA.
• CATALINA GARCÍA.

What are the characteristics of cumbia?

While cumbia was traditionally played by percussion, vocals and gaita flutes, modern cumbia is played by a full rhythm section of bass and piano, with a full complement of percussion instruments as well as brass, backing vocals and of course a lead vocalist.

Is cumbia still popular today?

Today cumbia is easily one of the most internationally popular Latin American musical genres.

Is Baila Esta Cumbia a cumbia song?

The recording is an up-tempo Mexican cumbia song. It was well received by music critics who enjoyed its cumbia-feel and rhythm. The track received exposure on radio stations that predominately played cumbia music, and as a result the recording became a hit single for the singer.