A couple of years ago I was introduced to Buyepongo. They were opening for Alika (Argentinean Reggae en Español artist) and Quinto Sol at House of Blues in Anaheim. I was impressed not only by their stage presence but their unique approach to Colombian Antillean (Cumbia) music. In fact, whether it is related or not, their name reminds me of an Afro-Colombian music/dance genre called Bullerengue (performed mainly by black women circles in Afro-Colombian communities). If you haven't seen this band live I highly recommend checking them out. For now, visit their http://www.reverbnation.com/buyepongo and download some free tracks before is too late. ............................ More info: Buyepeongo is a manifestation of the “migration patterns of people of the Americas (site)”. Carlos (conga) is Guatemalan, Wilfredo (cowbell) if from El Salvador, Edgar (guacharaca) and Randy (bass) parents are from Mexico, Kevin’s (conga) parents come from Mexico and Guatemala, Roberto’s (palago drums) parents are from Mexico and Ecuador, and Bardo’s (accordion) parents are from Colombia and Mexico. So it is only natural that Buyepongo plays cumbia while consciously pushing the music that runs through its’ veins and always paying homage to its’ originators, Andres Landero and Sexteto Tabala, while consistently moving sweaty crowds with original songs and compositions. Moving crowds and shaking masses and excelerate souls is what Buyepongo does, beating drums soaking dry dirt with dripping sweat, to uplift and to ground everyone to Earth’s original pulse. Words by Gary Garay (Mas Exitos)
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