Cumbia All Stars
Few musical styles have been so unanimously popular as Cumbia in Peru. Planting its roots at the capital´s suburbs among the children of immigrants and in remote cities of the Amazonian Jungle, its mesmerizing melodies have been in the air for more than forty years. In this episode, we will learn about the musical traditions of this super-group, and explore the authentic sounds of Peruvian Cumbia.
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