Album lore

Homenaje a Colombia by Jimmy Y Su Combo Negro, released in 2004 on Magenta, stakes its claim in the Argentine cumbia scene with eleven tracks steeped in the rhythms of Colombian cumbia and its sonidera offshoot. The band navigates cumbia’s traditional pulse with guacharaca flourishes and cuarteto influences, evident in pieces like “La Pollera De Jimmy,” which anchors the record with its familiar melody and dancefloor-ready drive. The album’s blend of folkloric elements and local Argentine sensibilities offers a textured look at cumbia’s diffusion beyond Colombia’s borders.The tracklist includes spirited numbers such as “El borracho” and “Fiesta en la playa,” each underscoring the genre’s communal and festive character. The inclusion of “Megaenganchado Dj Tero” hints at a DJ’s touch, threading together the album’s various moods. Homenaje a Colombia stands as a testament to cumbia’s enduring appeal in South America, capturing a moment when Argentine musicians paid tribute to their Colombian roots while forging their own vernacular within the genre.

Album lore

Homenaje a Colombia by Jimmy Y Su Combo Negro, released in 2004 on Magenta, stakes its claim in the Argentine cumbia scene with eleven tracks steeped in the rhythms of Colombian cumbia and its sonidera offshoot. The band navigates cumbia’s traditional pulse with guacharaca flourishes and cuarteto influences, evident in pieces like “La Pollera De Jimmy,” which anchors the record with its familiar melody and dancefloor-ready drive. The album’s blend of folkloric elements and local Argentine sensibilities offers a textured look at cumbia’s diffusion beyond Colombia’s borders.The tracklist includes spirited numbers such as “El borracho” and “Fiesta en la playa,” each underscoring the genre’s communal and festive character. The inclusion of “Megaenganchado Dj Tero” hints at a DJ’s touch, threading together the album’s various moods. Homenaje a Colombia stands as a testament to cumbia’s enduring appeal in South America, capturing a moment when Argentine musicians paid tribute to their Colombian roots while forging their own vernacular within the genre.