I spent most of November on my back, suffering from acute sciatic nerve pain. It was a tough month, and at the end of it, I turned forty-one, which was a harsh reminder that I’m ageing. Thankfully, music has a healing quality for me and I managed to squeeze out a playlist in between the grunts and groans. It was fun exploring cumbia- music I grew up with, typically very festive and meant for dancing. I couldn’t get the basslines out of my head, and I’m happy to report, I’m back on my feet again. Listen to the playlist here.
Selfie Playlist 4: Cuckoo for Cumbia
1. Bocanegra -Sonido Gallo Negro
2. La Cosecha de Mujeres – Mike Laure
3. Cumbia Parrandera – Chicos Aventura
4. Nada Que Ver – Grupo Karicia
5. Pájaro Cenzontle – Son Rompe Pera
6. Cumbia Espacial – Ondatrópica
7. Cumbia del Monte Fuji – Frente Cumbiero, Minyo Crusaders
8. La Danza del Petrolero – Los Mirlos
9. El Aguajal – Los Shapis
10. El Conductor – Jose A. Bedoya y su Conjunto
11. Hotline Bling – Quantic, Los Miticos del Ritmo
12. Ya Se Ha Muerto Mi Abuelo – Juaneco y su Combo
13. Cumbia del Pichamán – Meridian Brothers
Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2IdOqBD
Listen on Apple Music: apple.co/3lHG4je