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The group Agrupacion Changó comes from San Andrés de Tumaco, located in southwest Colombia, just a few steps from the border with Ecuador. This city is known as the "pearl of the Pacific Ocean" by locals. It is located in the department of Nariño, where many mestizos live. The Pacific nature is characterized by its unusual beauty, while the social situation is far from prosperous due to poverty and ongoing armed conflicts. The majority of the population here is of African descent, leaving its musical imprint deeply rooted in the polyrhythms of African tribes.

The synthesis of various musical influences has created a unique musical tradition in this region, little known in the world. Among the more or less known artists working in this style is Sonia Bazanta (Sonia Bazanta Vides), also known as Totó La Momposina. Therefore, the album Agrupacion Changó is a very rare example of modern Afro-Colombian music, shedding light on many traditions of San Andrés de Tumaco. "Oroí Oroá," for example, is an entrancing song performed during major ritual celebrations. Love for ancestors and respect for the elderly are the main themes of "Vos Me Lo Tocá," while "Este Es la Estrella" is a local Christmas song.

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