How to Dance Cumbia by Totó la Momposina album cover

cumbia · porro · mapalé

How to Dance Cumbia by Totó la Momposina (1993)

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Totó la Momposina from Talaigua Nuevo, Bolívar is the greatest living ambassador of Afro-Colombian music. Her 1993 album on Peter Gabriel's Real World Records brought Colombian cumbia, porro, and mapalé to global audiences. A UNESCO cultural heritage artist, she performs with gaita flutes, tambores, and maracas in the most authentic tradition. This is cumbia at its most spiritual.

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Tracklist

1 La Candela Viva
2 El Pescador
3 Curura
4 Porro Mapalé
5 Gaita de las Flores
6 Cumbia del Caribe
7 Tamborito

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy How to Dance Cumbia by Totó la Momposina?

You can buy How to Dance Cumbia on Amazon in CD or vinyl format. It's also available on major streaming platforms.

What genre is How to Dance Cumbia?

How to Dance Cumbia by Totó la Momposina is classified as cumbia and porro and mapalé music, originating from Colombia in 1993.

Is How to Dance Cumbia available on vinyl?

How to Dance Cumbia was primarily released on CD, though vinyl pressings may be available through collectors.

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