Barranquilla Carnival Arrives in Madrid to Join Shakira During Her Residency
Barranquilla Carnival is crossing the Atlantic to join Shakira during her residency in Madrid. More than 100 cultural practitioners, including musicians and dancers, traveled from Barranquilla to Spain to take part in the programming surrounding the Colombian singer’s 12 concerts and bring some of the Caribbean celebration’s most representative traditions to one of Europe’s major […]
The Barranquilla Carnival delegation has arrived in Madrid to participate in Shakira's residency at Macondo Park. Over 100 cultural practitioners, including musicians and dancers, traveled from Barranquilla to bring the Caribbean celebration's traditions to Europe. The delegation, featuring groups like Congo Grande de Barranquilla, Cipote Garabato, and La Gigantona cumbiamba, will showcase traditional dances, music, and characters associated with Barranquilla's Carnival.
This participation is part of Shakira's cultural concept for her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, where she aims to present various expressions of Latin American culture. Shakira was welcomed at the airport by Carnival performers, emphasizing her connection to her roots. The delegation's trip allows them to present their traditions beyond Colombia's borders, providing an international showcase for cumbia, percussion-based rhythms, and Colombian Caribbean folk dances.
The residency at Macondo Park, running from September 18 to October 11, features concerts and a broader cultural experience across four weekends at Iberdrola Music venue.
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