The soundtrack to her unglamorous summer...sweat and the smell of cigarettes and motor oil fill her Ford Thunderbird as she drives down a desert highway from the heart of El Paso to the California coast. Her skin is tan and her hair is up. The sun hangs high in the center of the sky, beating down on the world below, unrelenting.  

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La Noche Y La Espina

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March 16, 2014

The sound of Cumbia, like many Caribbean, Central and South American music genres, can be traced back to its African roots. Developed by slaves brought from Africa to Columbia, Cumbia served as a "celebratory" dance/music when Africans married native Columbians in the region. For hundreds of years and through its many incarnations, from traditional Columbian "Porros" to Mexican "Sonideros", and Argentinian "Villeras," Cumbia has and continues to be a very important staple in Latin American music.

This mix is my attempt to capture the energy and vibe of what Cumbia means to me. It dances through several styles of Cumbia from different countries and different time periods in Latin America. Consider this the tip of the "Cumbia iceberg".... Growing up in a Salvadoran household i was exposed at a very young age to this style of music by my mom, but really never fully grasped it until now (and i still have a lot to learn). I think i was subconsciously drawn to DJ and create music later in life because of my early exposure to this music. I saw how people would react when it was played. Happiness, joy, and dancing ensued and i wanted to be part of it...

If you already enjoy Cumbia, Salsa, Merengue, or appreciate cultural music of any kind, then this mix will definitely suit your taste. For those that are still hesitant, i suggest that you grab a cold bottle of Aguila Cerveza (Beer), ask a girl or guy to dance and let the music take control. 

Salud!

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