"CUMBELEY"

"Cumbeley" is the band of Colombian born composer, singer and keyboardist Diego Palomino (Joe Cumbé). "Guayabo Nostálgico", Cumbeley's first album is an exciting and refreshing collection of original Cumbias and Vallenatos with poignant lyrics describing the ordeals and adjustments that any immigrant coming to the US must face, as well as the present difficult Colombian political reality.

"Soy Colombiano, no Marihuano" speaks of the stereotypes people attach to Colombian nationals. "Fe, Esperanza y Paz" is an anthem of peace and hope for the Colombian people. "Cumbeley" and "La Casa 'e la Cumbiamba" are just plain fun to listen and dance to.

"Guayabo Nostálgico" is a must have album for anyone who enjoys Latin music, don't miss it!

Musicians:

Joe Cumbé: Piano, keyboards, guitar and vocals.
Alex Acevedo: Bass, 6 and 12 string guitars, mandolin, cuatriple and vocals.
Tino Anserma: Percussion, vocals.
Diego Limenez: Percussion.
German Jimenez: Accordeon
Brian Bastidas: 6 and 12 string guitars, bass and percussion.

Artistas invitados
Ulises Pineda: Quenacho # 2 & 6
Guillermo Bordarampé: Bajo eléctrico, guitarra, mandolina
Ramiro García: Voz #5 & 7
Jim Cowger: Flute # 8
Fernando Palomino: Voz #11

Album produced by J. Cumbé and Guillermo Bordarampé

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Guillermo Bordarampé at PACHAMAMA STUDIOS, Silverlake, California

"Guayabo Nostálgico" es la búsqueda, el encuentro y la celebración de nuestras raíces "que quedaron a lo lejos". Es inspirado por el coraje del pueblo Colombiano "que sufre y lucha por existir" dentro y fuera del país. Esta es nuestra contribución a esa lucha.

-Joe Cumbé-