Bogotá’s salsa dura orchestra, La Pambelé, proudly presents its second studio album: Nací Mestizo. This album pays homage to the golden era of salsa from the 1970s while infusing it with contemporary lyrics and stories that resonate with the lives of everyday people in any Latin neighborhood, all while retaining a distinctly Bogotan essence.
The album’s title track, Nací Mestizo, features a special collaboration with Nicoyembe, an Afro-Colombian folklorist with over 50 years of experience. Known for blending traditional music from Colombia’s Caribbean and Pacific coasts with Afric …
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Bogotá’s salsa dura orchestra, La Pambelé, proudly presents its second studio album: Nací Mestizo. This album pays homage to the golden era of salsa from the 1970s while infusing it with contemporary lyrics and stories that resonate with the lives of everyday people in any Latin neighborhood, all while retaining a distinctly Bogotan essence.
The album’s title track, Nací Mestizo, features a special collaboration with Nicoyembe, an Afro-Colombian folklorist with over 50 years of experience. Known for blending traditional music from Colombia’s Caribbean and Pacific coasts with African rhythms, Nicoyembe contributes to a track that celebrates the richness of Colombia’s mestizo heritage.
Prior to the album’s release, La Pambelé debuted the singles "Amargura" and "Perdí mi Corazón", which captivated audiences and were performed live at the MedPlus Coliseum (Bogotá, Colombia) in front of 22,000 attendees awaiting Marc Anthony. The crowd enthusiastically danced and applauded the local orchestra’s performance. This success, combined with appearances at festivals like Salsa al Parque and features on stations such as Radio Nacional de Colombia and Latina Stereo, underscores the growing impact of La Pambelé’s music.
La Pambelé is making waves in Colombia’s tropical and alternative music scenes by reviving 1970s salsa brava with lyrics that reflect modern realities. The nine-piece orchestra combines piano, conga, flute, trumpet, trombone, timbales, bongos, and baby bass to complement the voices of Miguel RoRebolledo and Lorena Contento, delivering a sound that gets everyone on their feet, under the direction of Camilo Toro Morato. Named after the legendary Colombian boxer Kid Pambelé and meaning "defender of one's own" in the Bantú language, the band proudly defies stereotypes about Bogotanos lacking rhythm or flavor. Since releasing their self-titled debut album in 2022, La Pambelé has gained global recognition amongst collectors with two vinyl editions (45” and LP). Their influences include
salsa greats such as Markolino Dimond, Eddie Palmieri, Edy Martínez, Ismael Miranda, and many more.
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