Cuentos Cantados: Storytelling, Rhythm, and Music from Nuquí, Chocó, Colombia
Date: Tuesday, October 08
Time: 630-830pm
Pricing: sliding scale
Location: Blue Light Junction – 209 McAllister Street (across from Hidden Harvest Farm)
Description:
Join us for an immersive journey into the heart of Afro-Colombian culture with Tambacum, a renowned music group from Nuquí, Chocó. This unique workshop blends storytelling, rhythm, and traditional music in a way that invites participants to engage deeply with the rich cultural heritage of Nuquí. Drawing on the practice of “cuentos cantados” (sung stories), this workshop offers an in-depth exploration of Afro-Colombian storytelling, accompanied by the vibrant rhythms that define the music of the Pacific coast.
Tambacum is a traditional and folkloric music group founded in 2020 on the Afro-Pacific coast of Colombia and in the vibrant bohemian neighborhood of Nuquí’s Calle de la Virgen. The group’s music transcends boundaries, effortlessly weaving generations and traditions into a harmonious symphony of sound and spirit.
