Folk Bands and Artists
Super Panela
Hailing from Toulouse, France, Super Panela are a world and Latin band, inspired by Afro-Caribbean percussion and tropical party sounds. Their music is deeply rooted in ancestral chants and rhythms of the Caribbean and pacific coasts of Colombia, a concoction of African, Amerindian and European influences. Whilst paying homage to this music, Super Panela has kneaded, digested and seasoned it in their own special way, to create a fresh and vibrant show. The mixture of traditional instruments, brass and percussion results in a warm and powerful sound, sometimes evoking the great tropical orchestras of the 50’s and at others, Fela’s Afrobeat or Fruko’s Salsa. Originals and highly revisited covers come together wonderfully and give the band all its uniqueness. Far from confining itself to Cumbia, the emblematic style from Colombia, they try to explore all of the musical richness and variety of the country, with traditional rhythms and drawing inspiration from the electronic experiments of the current Colombian scene.
