Argentina: La reina de la bailanta
Summary
The article explores the influence and history of cumbia music in Argentina. It highlights the role of migration in shaping the music genre and how it has evolved over time with new influences from various countries in Latin America.Key Facts
- Cumbia is a popular music genre in Argentina, often referred to as "the tropical music of the end of the world."
- The article is part of a special visual series documenting cumbia across six Latin American countries.
- Cumbia in Argentina grew in popularity starting in the 1950s due to migration and cultural exchange.
- The band Los Wawancó formed in the 1950s with members from Costa Rica, Colombia, Peru, and Chile.
- Migration during Argentina's military dictatorship (1976-1983) led to the growth of neighborhoods where cumbia thrived.
- Traditional dance venues, often called "bailantas," became centers for cumbia, especially for working-class communities.
- Cumbia in Argentina incorporates influences from other Latin American music styles, such as Bolivian chicha and Peruvian cumbias.
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