¡Ayombe! The Heart of Colombia's Música Vallenata

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¡Ayombe! The Heart of Colombia's Música Vallenata

¡Ayombe!, a cumbia vallenato document replete with rich rhythmic diversity, is permeated with the rustic radiance of the Caribbean coast. Fueled by frenzied accordions and speedy guacharaca and caja percussion, instrumentals like “Puya” and “Merengue” by Omar Geles highlight the genre’s intricate-yet-lively beat patterns. On the other hand, the groovier son of “Sin Ti” by Ivo Díaz and the slinky paseo jam “Celos” from Riquelme Carrillo step into luscious terrain laden with sinuous, bellows-driven melodies that strut against sultry folk grooves made for hip-swiveling.

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