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We have arrived at the final chapter of Discos Pacífico’s four-part mini-doc series from offering an insider’s look at the Petronio Alvarez Festival. As the biggest Afro-culture festival in all of Latin America, it’s a tough task to showcase the energy and magic of Petronio, especially if you’ve never been, but these four episodes presented... <a class="view-article" href="https://soundsandcolours.com/subjects/music/final-chapter-from-discos-pacificos-insid...

As if we haven’t been spoiled enough with two episodes of the Insider Guide to Petronio, plus a bonus Petronio-focused playlist by Discos Pacífico, the third instalment has just arrived showcasing even more of the largest Afro festival in Latin America.  The third chapter opens with an authentic look into the overall energy and vibes... <a class="view-article" href="https://soundsandcolours.com/articles/colombia/third-chapter-from-discos-pacificos-insider-guide-to-petronio-...

Colombia’s outlook in this convoluted, post-pandemic context, is still one of high hopes and unresolved plans for the future. The political and economic spectrums have been shaking non-stop in the midst of an upcoming presidential election, which promises to bring a swing in favour of the country’s most forgotten and impoverished territories. Just as socio-environmental... <a class="view-article" href="https://soundsandcolours.com/articles/colombia/festival-estereo-...

The sound of Indigenous resistance in Latin America From the Amazon rainforests to Central America, young, Indigenous artists like the Afro-Wayúu Colombian singer Lido Pimienta (pictured) are reclaiming their ancient heritage through music, mixing ancestral rituals and instruments with rap, electronica and reggaeton to fight racial discrimination and historical amnesia. (Daniela Murillo) Translated from Spanish by Louise Durkin Share this page From the Amazon rainforests to Central Americ...