Los Soneros de Gamero - Katunga, from Palenque Palenque: Champeta Criolla & Afro Roots in Colombia 1975 - 91 released August 10, 2009. Los Soneros de Gamero break into the regional recording industry in the 1980s. Magín Díaz was part of this pioneer group. For the commercial appeal, they simplified their sound to a formula that never aimed to honor the Maroon heritage. However, this music was still decried in the press and inner cities. Soundway Records release ‘Palenque Palenque! Champeta Criolla & Afro Roots in Colombia 1975-91’. Boasting twenty one pulsating tracks drawn… read more
Los Soneros de Gamero - Katunga, from Palenque Palenque: Champeta Criolla & Afro Roots in Colombia 1975 - 91 released August 10, 2009. Los Soneros de Gamero break into the regional recording industry in the 1980s. Magín Díaz was part of this pioneer group. For the commercial appeal, they… read more
Los Soneros de Gamero - Katunga, from Palenque Palenque: Champeta Criolla & Afro Roots in Colombia 1975 - 91 released August 10, 2009. Los Soneros de Gamero break into the regional recording industry in the 1980s. Magín Díaz was part of this pioneer group. For the commercial appeal, they simplified their sound to a formula that never aimed to honor the Maroo… read more