KumbaCarey

KumbaCarey

Genre: Merengue, Bachata

“A Song of Praise to Mother Nature”, KumbaCarey is a most dynamic music band of contemporary and traditional music from the Dominican Republic. Conceived, created and founded in New York City (2007) by pioneers Pedro Raposo and María Terrero.

KumbaCarey is the offspring of Boni Raposo’s Afro-Dominican music ensemble La 21 Division (1999), A celebration of the diversity of African-derived rhythms stemming from the Dominican Republic, KumbaCarey combines in its name two important aspects of the Dominican culture. Kumbá, a chant within the African/Congo tradition which believes in the continuous circle of Life. Carey is the turtle that dwells in the Caribbean Sea: that vast mass of water through which the bare bodies of men and women were brought to our Caribbean island.

KumbaCarey’s compositions and arrangements blend classic and traditional Merengue styles, Bachata and Son with salves and rhythms such as Gagá, Machacó, Congo, Priprí, Mangulina, Carabiné, Bambulá and Palos, thus creating a unique, remarkable sound appealing to dancers and music lovers as well. The band is available for concerts, outdoor festivals, private parties, receptions, and lecture demonstrations.

Live Music

KumbaCarey performing on June 21st, 2014 at 9:00pm.

Camaradas El Barrio
2241 First Avenue
New York, NY 10029
+1212-348-2703