Video: How cumbia arrived in Monterrey, Mexico
Summary
In the city of Monterrey, Mexico, cumbia music became popular during the 1960s. Music lovers began to collect Colombian cumbia records, leading to a slowed-down version called cumbia rebajada, which is part of the city's cultural scene.Key Facts
- Cumbia music arrived in Monterrey, Mexico, in the 1960s.
- DJs collected Colombian cumbia and tropical records to play in clubs and at street parties.
- The music style was slowed down to create cumbia rebajada.
- Monterrey is sometimes called "Colombia Chiquita" due to its connection to Colombian music.
- The music has led to a lasting urban subculture in Monterrey.
- The report is a part of a series called "Cumbia Across Latin America."
- This project received support from the National Geographic Society Explorer program.
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