Raíces Collective

Raices Collectivo is proud to present the first part of La Historia de la Cumbia, a four-part series that delves into the rich cultural heritage of cumbia, exploring its vibrant roots in Colombia's Caribbean coast, which combines West African rhythms and traditions with indigenous instruments, Spanish colonial elements, and last century's European, Latin, and Afro-American influences. Join DJ Agua and Ernesto Camacho on a journey to uncover the facts and myths, historical origins of cumbia, and how it became the genre that shaped the identity and musical taste of the whole Spanish-speaking world and beyond.

Tune in to Raices' free-form program on 89.9 FM Albuquerque/Santa Fe or Kunm.org on Saturday, April 11th, from 2-5 p.m. Please join us for this audio feature brought to you by the Raíces Collective. Listen and enjoy el ritmo y sabor de la Cumbia, with dialogue in Spanish and English.

Raices Collectivo is proud to present the first part of La Historia de la Cumbia, a four-part series that delves into the rich cultural heritage of cumbia, exploring its vibrant roots in Colombia's Caribbean coast, which combines West African rhythms and traditions with indigenous instruments, Spanish colonial elements, and last century's European, Latin, and Afro-American influences. Join DJ Agua and Ernesto Camacho on a journey to uncover the facts and myths, historical origins of cumbia, and how it became the genre that shaped the identity and musical taste of the whole Spanish-speaking world and beyond.

Tune in to Raices' free-form program on 89.9 FM Albuquerque/Santa Fe or Kunm.org on Saturday, April 4th, from 2-5 p.m. Please join us for this audio feature brought to you by the Raíces Collective. Listen and enjoy el ritmo y sabor de la Cumbia, with dialogue in Spanish and English.