About Champeta
Champeta is a music genre that emerged in Colombia in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Caribbean and Hispanic American music.
From Wikipedia
Champeta, also known as terapia, is a musical genre and dance that originated in the Caribbean coast of Colombia in the early 1980s. It developed from an earlier style termed chalusonga, which originated in Palenque de San Basilio in the mid-1970s. Chalusonga was a combination of Colombian chalupa and Afro-Cuban percussive music popularized by Estrellas del Caribe. When their music reached Cartagena de Indias, it evolved into champeta, which became a movement and identity among Afro-Colombians. It shows influences from African colonial settlements and from contemporary African culture, particularly from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Champeta.
- ↑ music of the Caribbean
- ↑ Hispanic American music
Frequently asked questions
What is Champeta?
Champeta is a music genre that emerged in Colombia in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Caribbean and Hispanic American music.
Where and when did Champeta originate?
Champeta originated in Colombia in the 1980s.