Origin
What kind of rhythm is it?
Latin American
How is mexican cumbia different than colombian?
The difference is in the instruments, style, tempo, and dance movements.
What is cumbia sonidera?
Cumbia is an overwhelmingly danceable musical style.
What is it generalized as?
It is a slower type of music with heavy accordeon rhythm.
What is it described as?
Fushion subgenre featuring Latin American Folklore music.
What country did it originate in?
Colombia
What are the types of mexican cumbia?
Cumbia Nortena
Cumbia Andina
Cumbia Sonidera
Cumbia Mariachi
What instruments does it include?
Conga, keyboard, harp, electric guitar, synthesizer, drums, bass, cornet, tuba, saxophone, guiro, accordeon, flute, clarinet
Where is it mostly danced?
The north of Mexico and Texas
When did it start becoming popular?
1995
When did music start expanding to other countries?
In 1940
When was the golden age of mexican cumbia?
1980s
Who plays this music?
DJs have created songs with pitch alterations, and electronic voice modifications.
When did it begin?
In the years of 1940s
Is it still relevant?
It has lost passion due to lack of artists creating this music.
What countries is it popular in?
Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Argentina, and Venezuela.
Who were the originators?
Colombian Singer Luis Carlos Meyer Costandet.
Rafael de Paz
Aniceto Molina
Is it still relevant?
There are more than 30,000 DJs playing this music.
What instruments does it use?
Drums, and mostly percussion.
What are some artists?
When did it start in colombia?
In the 1800s
What is its purpose?
To make a connection in each dancing partners
Why does it get confused with salsa?
The main focus is on the footwork.
What culture origins does it have?
It has an African, indigenous culture.
What is the rhythm or tempo described as?
Usually, it is much slower than the other genres.