It’s the second week of Hispanic Heritage Month, so it’s time to kick the party into high gear with some truly celebratory music. Music journalist Sandra Treviño says one of the best ways she knows to get people on the dance floor is with the sounds of cumbia.
“Cumbia has its roots in Colombia, on the coast, and is influenced by indigenous, African, and Spanish dance rhythms. It’s heavy on percussion, which is contagious, and you’ll also hear the accordion, some wind instruments, keys, and tamboras,” Treviño said.
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