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The New Generation of Afro-Colombian Artists: 10 Gems to Know
From Maisak to Zaider, here's a list of emerging Afro-Colombian artists you should know.
Other Afro-Colombians that have led the charge include Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Totó La Momposina; Mr. Black, credited with helping steer the champeta movement; and Mauro Castillo, known for his lead role on “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” in Disney’s blockbuster Encanto. Image Credit: Camilo Cruz The teen artist born Dylan Zambrano, from the coastal city Buenaventura, can easily navigate from a potent freestyle to an enchanting chanteo — all backed by his smooth, deep vocals. Known as the “Afro King,” the singer-songwriter and producer is from Timbiquí, located on the Pacific Coast of Colombia, and has propelled the Latin Afrobeat movement thanks to bangers such as his 2020 “Todita” with former ChocQuibTown member and hitmaker Slow Mike, and “La Noche” with Puerto Rican artist Jory Boy.
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