From the non-stop touring and traveling pace the band is keeping, it does seem like they are playing with magic and bringing to life the sounds of the old Colombian folklore tales. Bomba’s first stateside show was at this year’s SXSW, and Mejía fondly recalls the experience, saying, “SXSW reminded us about the rocker spirit of simply ‘plug and play.’”
Mejía admits that the album “took a lot of time, energy and effort,” and some songs were played live before they were recorded, making them more meaningful for the band. When they go on the road, their sound remains intact and comes alive because they record and tour with the same band. “That’s why the album is so energetic!”
His cinematic approach to music reveals a broad world-view, and the blending of cumbia, champeta, Afro-beats, dancehall and electronica is second nature to his impressionistic mind. Saumet, who tends to add lyrics to his music is another kind of visionary: she mixes colors and styles to create a look that’s all her own. This is a band without handlers and stylists dictating how to nail the next big thing; they are living out the stuff of myth on their own terms.
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Special thanks to everyone at Nacional Records who helped translate our interview.
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