Balkumbia is a Mestizo fusion band that blends cumbia with Balkan music. It was formed in 2015 in the city of Barcelona, with musicians from Lithuania, Italy, Chile, and Turkey.[1]
Balkumbia | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Barcelona,  Lithuania,  Chile,  Italy,  Spain |
| Genres | Cumbia, Balkan music, world music |
| Website | www.balkumbia.com |
Since its formation, Balkumbia has had a presence in the Barcelona music scene, participating on various occasions in local festivals, bars, and venues such as Marula or Mariatchi. Their musical proposal has allowed them to perform in renowned venues like Razzmatazz and Sala Apolo,[2] sharing the stage with other artists such as Balkan Beat Box and Chico Trujillo.
International tours edit
In 2016, Balkumbia embarked on its first tour, performing in 20 concerts across nine European countries, standing out at festivals like Samsara (Hungary), Vida Laska (Greece), and Hootananny (United Kingdom).[citation needed]
In 2017 and 2018, the band performed with notable bands like La Mano Ajena and Anarkia Tropical.[3]
In 2019, Balkumbia was recognized as the best band in Barcelona,[4] before embarking on their second tour of Latin America. The band played in Mexico and Colombia, appearing at venues such as Radio UNAM (Mexico) and Media Torta (Colombia).[5][6]
In 2022, Balkumbia was invited as the main performance for the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) in Mexico.[7]
Discography edit
- Balkumbia (2016)
- Balkumbia Vol.2 (2017), La Cúpula Music
- Mala Suerte (2022), Whatabout Music LLC.
References edit
- ^ "Balkumbia". Barcelona Districte Cultural (in Catalan). Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "ENTREVISTA. Balkan Beat Box: "Elegimos el nombre equivocado"". Los Festivaleros!. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ Jaime (2019-06-24). "Entrevista a Balkumbia » Radio San Joaquín". Radio San Joaquín (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "Balkumbia millor banda del 20é Concurs de Música". Concurs de Música de Badalona (in Catalan). Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "Radio UNAM Música Festival Intersecciones | Balkumbia, desde Barcelona (ritmos inmigrantes)". Radio UNAM (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "Conozca todo del festival La Balkanería". Canal Capital (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ Hernández, Yair (2022-03-12). "Balkumbia se presentó en el Foro FIL Guadalajara". Grupo Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-12-13.