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Welcome to 'El Petronio,' the biggest celebration of Afro-Colombian music and culture
The Petronio Alvarez Festival has been the biggest source of income for artists, cooks and vendors in the Pacific region. But some critics say they want the festival to return to its roots.
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Arts & Life
At 3 she snuck in to play piano, at nearly 80, she's a Colombian classical legend
Teresita Gómez learned piano in secret at the exclusive fine arts school where her parents worked. She's now a celebrated classical pianist and a longtime promoter of music by Colombian composers.
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Arts & Life
Gaby Moreno is making music on her terms
The L.A.-based artist will embark on a big Europe. She'll be doing 28 shows in six weeks, covering 11 countries, including Germany, The Netherlands, Spain and Ireland.
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Arts & Life
Itinerante, un trío que revive la música andina de Colombia
Tocada en tres instrumentos de cuerda, esta música fue la banda sonora del país desde principios del siglo XX hasta la década de 1940.