Spanning the late 1950s to the late 1970s, this selection highlights Venezuela’s take on big band cumbia. With strong ties to Colombian cumbia, especially in cities like Maracaibo and Caracas, local orchestras blended its rhythms with their own style. Some tracks reinterpret Colombian classics with a distinct Venezuelan touch, while many are original compositions that showcase the country’s unique approach to the genre.
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Francesco Fusaro, the man behind MFZ Records and classical music recording series 19'40'', brings a considered and varied selection of baroque, classical and contemporary music for a full two hours each month.
Francesco Fusaro, the man behind MFZ Records and classical music recording series 19'40'', brings a considered and varied selection of baroque, classical and contemporary music for a full two hours each month.
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Graciela Agudelo Murguía, Graciela Agudelo Murguía, María Teresa FrenkMaría Teresa Frenk Siete Piezas Latinas: III. Tranquillo
Eleanor Alberga, Eleanor Alberga, BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Thomas KempThomas Kemp Mythologies: I. Aurora
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Maya Badian, Maya Badian, Cristian Balea, Cristian Balea, Ilie Dornescu, Ilie Dornescu, Romanian National Orchestra, Romanian National Orchestra, Ludovic BacsLudovic Bacs Concerto Grosso: III. Toccata