CUMBIASOUND
- exploring heritage, identity, and rhythm without borders
BANDMEMBERS:
Lis Flores Varela - Vocals
Boogie Castillo - Rap/Vocals
José Pereelanga - Vocals/Guitar
Daniel Fridell - Drums/Production
Erik Axelsson - Trombone/Perc
Maciej Szymczynski - Keyboards
Sofia Tellez - Bass
Filip Runesson - Guitar/Violin
Cumbiasound is a global sound experiment blending Colombian cumbia with jazz, funk, reggae, Afrobeat, and Psychedelic textures. Led by producer Daniel Fridell with Boogie Castillo, Lis Flores Varela, and José Pereelanga, the project has reached millions of listeners worldwide while evolving into a vibrant 8-piece live band. With explosive live energy and cross-continental collaborations, they deliver a truly global music experience.
“...Yes, you read that right my friend, the land that gave us ABBA, Roxette and Ace of Base has also conceived Cumbiasound. And guess what? This Swedish cumbia thing, is really damn good. It all started a few years ago when Daniel Fridell put together a project with the intention of creating some amazing ñu-cumbia that, unlike the buzz-worthy digital majority, was organic and sounded real, with a soul. That goal was certainly achieved...”