About Music of Colombia
Music of Colombia is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Latin America and music of South America.
Music of Colombia has given rise to 6 subgenres on this site, such as Vallenato, Bambuco, Muisca music and Música popular colombiana.
From Wikipedia
The music of Colombia is an expression of Colombian culture, music genres, both traditional and modern, according with the features of each geographic region, although it is not uncommon to find different musical styles in the same region. The diversity in musical expressions found in Colombia can be seen as the result of a mixture of Amerindian, African, and European (especially Spanish) influences, as well as more modern American.
Colombia has a vibrant collage of talent that touches a full spectrum of rhythms ranging from Pop music and Classical music to Salsa and Rock music. Colombian music is promoted mainly by the support of the largest record labels, independent companies and the Government of Colombia, through the Ministry of Culture.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Music of Colombia.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Music of Colombia?
Music of Colombia is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Latin America and music of South America.