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Northern Minnesota has numerous ways to celebrate the Fourth of July 2026 with fireworks shows, local parades and festivals and more. Hang out with your neighbors or discover a new community.
The album of the week is America in a nutshell — it's cumbia from Portland, Oregon!
Led by veteran musicians David "Papi" Fimbres and Carlos Segovia, the 11-piece collective is on its way to proving that cumbia knows no borders on its third album, El Poder.
The lead and title track immediately gives the listener the direction of what is to come, and "Fantasma" has an Arabic lick leading the way while leaning into the psychedelia with deep grooves. "Desierto," "Chipi Chipi," "Escalofriante" and "Diablada" all demand a listen.
El Poder sees the band carving out its own distinctive sound, blending the infectious rhythms of traditional cumbia through the lens of the psychedelic Pacific Northwest. The result? A vibrant, groove-filled album that celebrates both cultural roots and musical exploration. -KH
Led by veteran musicians David "Papi" Fimbres and Carlos Segovia, the 11-piece collective is on its way to proving that cumbia knows no borders on its third album, El Poder.
The lead and title track immediately gives the listener the direction of what is to come, and "Fantasma" has an Arabic lick leading the way while leaning into the psychedelia with deep grooves. "Desierto," "Chipi Chipi," "Escalofriante" and "Diablada" all demand a listen.
El Poder sees the band carving out its own distinctive sound, blending the infectious rhythms of traditional cumbia through the lens of the psychedelic Pacific Northwest. The result? A vibrant, groove-filled album that celebrates both cultural roots and musical exploration. -KH
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