Tag Archives: Colombia

New Song From Palenque HipHop Group Kombilesa Mí Premiering Today (Video)

There are more than 60 indigenous languages in Colombia. Some have already died out and many are in danger of extinction. There are some culture defenders out there though, including hip hop group Kombilesa Mí who sing in their native Palenque language.

Their new song No Más Discriminación premieres today on YouTube and can be seen below. Thanks to artists such as these, ancient rich history and beautiful heritage can get preserved through more modern creativity such as in this case – hiphop.

Cover photo credits: YouTube snapshot

Program: Human Rights & The Political Power Of Music In Colombia

We got tipped off about this interesting program happening in Colombia in January 2020. For anyone interested in Colombian music history, human rights and the power music can have in affecting social change should definitely check this out.

​”By the end of the program, delegates will: 

​1) Understand music as a form of artistic expression.
2) Formulate concepts of group and individual rights in Colombia and how these rights are controlled by the state.
3) Identify genres of contemporary music in Colombia, specifically Champeta, Hip-hop, Vallenato, and Cumbia.
4) Understand how political and social forces have shaped the musical landscapes in Colombia.”

For more information visit https://www.globalyouthconnect.org/colombia-2020

and colombia@globalyouthconnect.org