Bomba Estero’s Psychedelic Folklore

Bomba Estereo
Photo Credit: Gerardo Mora

Since their first studio album in 2005, electro-cumbia band Bomba Estéreo have consistently released music representative of their culture and a strong desire to relate to a global audience. Heavily influenced by Colombian rhythm "cumbia," Bomba Estéreo combines folklore with psychedelic - Liliana Saumet's voice its own powerful instrument that doesn't compete with the pulsing high-energy of their music.

Their songwriting remains a sincere homage to their roots, their identities and their appreciation for all things love. It feels both soothing and vivacious to experience; an island dream and the city's grit.

Below is a video of Bomba Estéreo performing on the streets of Bogotá, Colombia in 2011.