Totó la Momposina (b. 1948) is one of the great names in South American music.
The Colombian singer defends the traditional rhythms of her country, a blend of
indigenous music and African and Hispanic contributions. Cumbia, sexteto, gaita,
porro or mapale find in her a voice and energy that symbolize them perfectly.
Since the Cantadora album recorded in France in 1983, Totó la Momposina has
become a recognized figure on the world music scene. In 1993, La Candela Viva
was released on Peter Gabriel's Real World label. Pacanto (2000), Gaita y
Tambores (2002) and La Bodega (2009) are...