Celebrate Local Musicians in Washington DC
Discover the vibrant stories of our talented cumbia artists.
Stories of Local Musicians
Richard ( SOROCHE )
“I grew up listening to cumbia music, so I considered cumbia music as a part of my identity”
Gabo ( BONGO DISTRICT)
“Cumbia is more than just a genre it’s culture. It holds deep personal meaning. My family has lived in various neighborhoods across D.C., and no matter where we were, Cumbia was always there.”
Claudia ( LEON CITY SOUND)
“Side of my identity , resistance, and the diversity of latin american in a genre”
Danny ( DISTRICT OF COLOMBIA )
“play the accordion in Cumbia, I feel a deep connection to my roots. It’s like the music carries the voices of my ancestors full of joy, struggle, and celebration. “
Mount Pleasant Neighborhood
Cumbia and Community Life in Mount Pleasant
In the heart of Washington, D.C., Mount Pleasant has long been a vibrant hub for Latin American culture especially for cumbia artists. With its rich immigrant history and deep rooted musical traditions, the neighborhood has become a vital space where rhythms from Colombia, El Salvador, Perú and beyond come to life.
Local parks, street corners, and community centers often echo with the sound of cumbia, bringing together generations through music, dance, and storytelling. For many in the Latino community, Mount Pleasant isn’t just a place to live it’s a cultural sanctuary where identity, resistance, and celebration meet