Llanero music heroes, Cimarrón, talk about their new album

Cimarrón’s latest album pays tribute to the region’s indigenous communities. Photo: Cimarrón

Interview with leading members of Cimarrón who describe the music as a ‘nomadic trip’ and explain the importance of Joropo’s musical roots.


Cimarrón, the group who brought joropo music to the global stage, recently released their new album, Orinoco. There’s also a new video for one of the songs on the album, ‘Tonada de La Palomita’, filmed high up in the Cerros de Mavecure.

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