Spanning the late 1950s to the late 1970s, this selection highlights Venezuela’s take on big band cumbia. With strong ties to Colombian cumbia, especially in cities like Maracaibo and Caracas, local orchestras blended its rhythms with their own style. Some tracks reinterpret Colombian classics with a distinct Venezuelan touch, while many are original compositions that showcase the country’s unique approach to the genre.
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Groove is Europe's longest running magazine for electronic music and club culture. Groove's NTS show will be hosted by their editor, Heiko Hoffmann, as he explores the various sounds of Berlin.
Groove is Europe's longest running magazine for electronic music and club culture. Groove's NTS show will be hosted by their editor, Heiko Hoffmann, as he explores the various sounds of Berlin.