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Tecnocumbia

Tecnocumbia is a music genre that emerged in Mexico. It is usually classed as a form of cumbia. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Tecnocumbia

Tecnocumbia is a music genre that emerged in Mexico. It is usually classed as a form of cumbia.

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Tecnocumbia is a style of Cumbia where there is a fusion between electronic sounds generated by electronic musical instruments through electronic drums, the electric guitar, synthesisers, and samplers. "Tecnocumbia" was a word developed in Mexico to describe this type of music. However, the style of music was developed throughout South America with different names given to it before the name "Tecnocumbia" was adopted as the single denomination for the music.

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What is Tecnocumbia?

Tecnocumbia is a music genre that emerged in Mexico. It is usually classed as a form of cumbia.

Where and when did Tecnocumbia originate?

Tecnocumbia originated in Mexico.

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