Q&A: Frente Cumbiero’s Mario Galeano | Songlines
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Q&A: Frente Cumbiero’s Mario Galeano

Mario Galeano discusses cumbia, recording with Theon Cross, heroes of Bogotá’s DIY music scene and Frente Cumbiero’s new album

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Frente Cumbiero with Batori Pardo (centre); Mario Galeano is second right

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