cumbia villera
what it is
Cumbia villera is an argentinian cumbia subgenre that was developed in the "villas miseria" (shanty towns) that emerged as a product of the socioeconomical crisis that reached its peak towards december of 2001 . According to Rate Your Music, in comparison to the lighter and commonly romantic themes that were common on the cumbia genre, cumbia villera lyrics are "openly sexual and raise socio-political issues, with the focus on crime, drugs, class war and police corruption". The genre features low-budget productions, with much more basic and simple rhythms, relying heavily on synthesizers and keyboards.
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What is cumbia villera?
Cumbia villera is an argentinian cumbia subgenre that was developed in the "villas miseria" (shanty towns) that emerged as a product of the socioeconomical crisis that reached its peak towards december of 2001 . According to Rate Your Music, in comparison to the lighter and commonly romantic themes that were common on the cumbia genre, cumbia villera lyrics are "openly sexual and raise socio-political issues, with the focus on crime, drugs, class war and police corruption". The genre features low-budget productions, with much more basic and simple rhythms, relying heavily on synthesizers and keyboards.
What are good cumbia villera albums to start with?
Try Rompelo Ahí by Los Nota LoKoS, Para Los Pibes by Damas Gratis, Arriba Las Manos by Los Pibes Chorros, and Desconchetumarizate! by Los Secuestrables.
Who are some women making cumbia villera?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/cumbia-villera/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making cumbia villera, from mainstream to underground.
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