Cumbia originated in the northern regions of Colombia around the 1820s and features instruments like the accordion, guitar, percussion, and flute. Typically performed in couples at parties, it incorporates elements of African percussion, Andean flutes, and European melodies, with traditional dress including white clothing for men and flower or red and white dresses for women. Notable artists include Kumbia Kings and Celso Piña, and it is recognized as the national dance of Colombia, celebrated across many Hispanic countries.

1. La Música Cumbia Teresa, Estela, Noellia, Lorenzo, Audriana

2. Origin/Location/Time Period It originated in the Northern parts of Colombia. They were rural areas. It started around the 1820’s

3. Instruments El acordeón- The accordion La guitarra- The guitar La percusión- Percussion La flauta- The flute Los instrumentos de orquesta- Orchestra instruments

4. What do you hear? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAaG2sVm-0w

5. Occasions Its usually done in couples. The dance is danced at parties.

6. Cultural Comparisons La percusión africana. Las flautas de indígenas andinos. Las melodías europeas.

7. Traditional Dress Men wear All white clothes and un pañuelo (kerchiefs). The kerchiefs were red. The women wear flower dresses or red and white dresses.

8. Popular Artists Kumbia Kings http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwu_3LpWtA0&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1 Celso Piña http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ExEhoXKcrY&playnext=1&list=PLE077905851C98289&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1 Margarita http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuwOVeL9b_8&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1

9. Associated Dances It’s the national dance of Colombia. Many Hispanic countries dance the cumbia for many kinds of pahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EGzqj9gpVw&feature=relatedrties.