Carlos René: Cumbia en Maracay - Venezuelan cumbia & porro - 3rd April 2025

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.
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/carlos-rene/episodes/carlos-rene-3rd-april-2025