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champeta a triumphant rhythm of the
Carnaval de Barranquilla in the '80s. At the beginning of the year 2000, champeta rhythms became widely popular in Colombia, and a new style of champeta named "urban champeta" gave birth to a new wave of artists. The adaptation of urban champeta grew in popularity with hits such as "La Voladora" by
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The main instruments of this genre are electric drums, guitars, bass, congas and synths with added
African rhythms. Urban champeta is characterized by using samples blended with basic champeta rhythms. Accompanying the music is a sensual dance performed with the partner's legs crossed with one
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was created by adapting these rhythms to the urban life of
Cartagena, who created an authentic sound of their own based on their life experiences and urban living. Groups have revolutionized champeta during its 30 years of evolution, such as Son Palenque and Anne Zwin, whose contributions made
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