Camilo Lara, who makes music as Mexican Institute of Sound, is hardly the only Latinx artist to meld traditional rhythms with contemporary electronic dance genres (Colombian group Bomba Estéreo, Ecuador-based producer Nicola Cruz, and fellow Ruido Festers Los Amigos Invisibles immediately come to mind). Lara is one of the most high-profile, though; he’s done production […]
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Lido Pimienta’s Miss Colombia is a luminous anthem to resilience
Contemporary music informed by cultural traditions that have withstood the test of centuries uplifts my spirits like nothing else; in these times, it seems to hold a magic that can help us all withstand adversity. Lido Pimienta’s new third album, Miss Colombia, is the highly anticipated follow-up to her Polaris Prize–winning La Papessa. The Barranquilla-born, […]
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The electronic cumbia of Bomba Estéreo dances on
In the 90s, Bogotá bassist and producer Simón Mejia was strongly influenced by Sidestepper, a British and Colombian collective that combined electronic music with salsa and cumbia rhythms. He’s been following a similar blueprint with his band Bomba Estéreo since 2005, and the formula hasn’t gotten old yet. That’s in no small part thanks to […]
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Ruido Fest announces its 2017 lineup
This year’s Ruido Fest spans genres and generations, with Intocable, Bomba Estéreo, Molotov, Julieta Venegas, Titán, El Guincho, Ruido Rosa, and many more.
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Best shows to see: Bomba Estereo, Marnie Stern
The best shows to see Monday through Wednesday include Bomba Esterero and Marnie Stern.
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12 O’Clock Track: Bomba Estereo, “El Alma y el Cuerpo”
New music from Colombian electro-cumbia merchants Bomba Estereo
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Brilliant Corners
The new Brilliant Corners of Popular Amusements festival presents Dan Deacon, Shellac, and some actual clowns
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Our guide to the World Music Festival
Eight days, 22 venues, 52 shows—and music from more than 30 countries
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The List: July 22-28, 2010
Critics’ Choices and other notable shows: Terry Adams Rock & Roll Quartet, Juana Molina, Struck by Lightning, David Dondero, Natacha Atlas, and more
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Colombia’s Bomba Estereo electrify cumbia
The cumbia gets a stunning facelift from Colombia’s Bomba Estereo, who make their Chicago debut tonight at Rumba.