Music of the Caribbean coast, Afro-Colombian roots and African rhythms carried into contemporary electronic soundscapes? That’s them. They describe their sound as digital rumba or electronic folklore – rooted in tradition, yet refusing to be locked in the past. What emerges is a living, pulsating whole, where rhythm, electronics and voice flow together naturally, even if you don’t know the context behind it.
Live, Ghetto Kumbé turn their shows into a musical ceremony. You may not know what gaita, tambora or Afro-Colombian drums are – on stage, you’ll understand within minutes. Traditional instruments meet electronics, club pressure and a visual show that’s hard to describe as anything other than futuristic neon tribal. What feels dance-driven and energetic also reflects the reality of Colombia, the effort to preserve cultural memory and the need to point out social inequalities. Last year, they marked ten years of existence – and it’s clear their expression today is stronger and more open than ever. At Colours, you won’t just experience a concert, but a shared ritual – want to be initiated? This is where it happens.