Barranquilla & The Music Cities Paradox
Published in Sound Diplomacy Events & Education on June 2025. See the original article here https://www.musiccitiesevents.com/post/barranquilla-the-music-cities-paradox For many, one of the first things that comes to mind when thinking about Barranquilla, Colombia is its music. From popular traditional rhythms like cumbia, champeta, salsa, and vallenato, to the groundbreaking work of global icons such as Shakira […]
The Lives and Deaths Of Abelardo Carbonó
Today marks the third anniversary of the death of Abelardo Carbonó, an iconic guitarist and composer and one of the most influential pioneers of the Champeta Criolla genre.
Originally published in Spanish in Bacanika Magazine in 2021, this article celebrates Carbonó’s life and musical legacy through intimate anecdotes and reflections from those who knew him best. As we honor his memory, this tribute sheds light on the extraordinary lives and journeys of this Colombian musician whose contributions left an indelible mark resonating across cultures and generations.
