Mundial Montréal | Empanadas Ilegales: Cumbia Is Everywhere, also in Vancouver !

Interview by Alain Brunet
Genres and styles : Cumbia / cumbia internationaliste

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As we all know, cumbia is THE dominant Latin American rhythm, also it is the progenitor of reggaeton and Nigerian / pan-African afrobeats. Born in Colombia, cumbia has evolved in all 3 Americas, including all major Canadian cities. Vancouver is no exception! Empanadas Ilegales are playing at the Mundial Montréal festival, so it’s a good opportunity to talk to one of the band members, drummer Daniel Ruiz. Alain Brunet caught up with him in the following video-conference.

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