Tambacum

Tambacum is a traditional and folkloric music group founded in 2020 on the Afro-Pacific coast of Colombia and in the vibrant bohemian neighborhood of Nuquí’s Calle de la Virgen. It’s at the center of the region rich in culture and in natural beauty where the rainforest meets the Pacific Ocean abundant in history, music, ancestry, wild life, and water. Tambacum’s performances are a celebration of Nuquí’s Afro-Colombian soul, pulsating with the rhythms of Tamborito and Cumbancha. The group’s music transcends boundaries, effortlessly weaving generations and traditions into a harmonious symphony of sound and spirit.

The group is led by Jhon Esteban Lasso Mena, a visionary lead singer, composer, and renowned dancer whose leadership has navigated Tambacum to national recognition that embodies the region’s rich cultural tapestry. Each note, each drumbeat, is a testament to the collective wisdom and spirit of the community, resonating with audiences on a profound level.