Summary
This article discusses the culture of cumbia music in Monterrey, Mexico. Cumbia, originally from Colombia, has become an essential part of Monterrey's cultural identity, driven by local DJs and enthusiasts. The article highlights the role of "sonideros," or DJs, and the unique subculture known as Los Kolombias.
Key Facts
- Cumbia music started in Colombia but is now very popular in Mexico, especially in Monterrey.
- There is a group of DJs in Monterrey called "sonideros" who play cumbia and other tropical music.
- The city of Monterrey is often called "Colombia chiquita" or "little Colombia" because of its strong cumbia culture.
- Lucy López, a cumbia DJ, streams live music on Facebook from Monterrey.
- DJ Gabriel Dueñez, known for creating "cumbia rebajada," a slower version of cumbia, is a well-known figure in the scene.
- The subculture called Los Kolombias emerged in Monterrey, combining Mexican and Colombian influences.
- Members of Los Kolombias, or "cholombianos," wear styles influenced by Cholos from Los Angeles.
- Monterrey's strong connection to cumbia partly comes from its history as a city of migrants.