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Cumbia is a Colombian folk dance music. Typical instrumental mix includes guitars, accordions, brass, and deep-toned drums and percussion. The basic rhythm structure is 4/4.
Cumbia is the net intersection of three cultures that settled in Colombia at different times: indigenous peoples, Spanish/Moorish and African slaves. Some claim that Cumbia began as a courtship dance among the slave population. It has now spread to the "world music" community. And is highly popular in the Latin Music scene.
