Summary
A new visual series by NPR explores the musical genre of cumbia and its cultural impact across Latin America and the United States. The series includes photos and stories from six countries, showcasing the genre's influence and evolution.
Key Facts
- NPR released a visual series exploring cumbia music.
- Cumbia originated on the Colombian coast during colonial times.
- The series covers six countries: Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, and the United States.
- Cumbia is influenced by African, Indigenous, and European cultures.
- The genre has spread worldwide, symbolizing Latin American identity.
- Photographers Karla Gachet and Ivan Kashinsky documented the series, supported by the National Geographic Explorer Program.
- The series is available in both English and Spanish.
- It includes a curated playlist of cumbia music.
