Cumbia is a popular music and dance style that originated in Colombia’s Caribbean coast and has since spread throughout Latin America. Cumbia is lively, syncopated rhythm and typically played by a group of musicians using instruments such as drums, bass guitar, accordion, and maracas.
Cumbia’s roots are the fusion of indigenous, African, and European musical traditions in Colombia during the colonial era. The genre evolved over time, with different regions of the country developing their own distinct styles. Cumbia remains an essential part of Colombian culture celebrated at festivals and parties throughout the country. It has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in Latin America and among immigrant communities in the United States.