Since Cartagena is a tourist hotspot, the city has many historic buildings and attractions you can visit. But if you want to add an authentic twist to your sightseeing trip, you can book dancing classes and learn the tropical rhythms that make Colombia a colorful and energetic country.
What Music Is Popular in Colombia?
When you walk the streets of Cartagena or go to the four-day carnival in Barranquilla, you’ll notice cumbia is the most famous music in the country. This genre blends European, African, and indigenous styles and is played with instruments like drums, maracas, accordions, and claves.
People in Cartagena also listen to Colombian Salsa, which originated in Cali City to celebrate sugarcane crops. The pace and rhythm of this music are more rapid than cumbia, and musicians use percussion instruments to play Salsa songs.
Other typical Colombian music includes:
Vallenato
Champeta
Bambuco
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