Private Colombian Marimbea Experience: Dive into the Musical Culture of Pacific Coast

Immerse yourself in the vibrant musical culture of Colombia’s Pacific Coast with a private marimba experience. Discover traditional rhythms and instruments while enjoying the flavors of the region. No musical experience required!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tambora Records - Participants will explore the traditional rhythms of the Colombian Pacific Coast. Whether or not they are musicians, the experience is crafted to be inclusive, engaging, and enjoyable for all. Attendees will hear stories about the rites and rhythms of the Afro-Colombian communities from the Pacific Coast. Additionally, they will…
What's Included
  • Traditional musical instruments including Marimba de Chonta, Guasás, Bombos, and Cununos
  • Complimentary snacks
  • Cocktail prepared with traditional Pacific drink ‘Viche’, with a non-alcoholic option available
  • All fees and taxes included
Additional Information

We’ll begin with a concise overview of the geographical and cultural roots of this music, displaying some of its diverse rhythms such as Bunde, Currulao, Rumba, and Juga and more. Our musical odyssey will traverse the instruments indigenous to the rural Pacific Coast towns of Colombia. These time-honored instruments encompass the Marimba de Chonta, the…

Location
Tambora Records
Transversal 5
You can find Tambora Records writing it in Google maps, Uber, Waze and other apps.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
5.0
(16 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Stephenie_s
Jun 24, 2024
Amazing, cultural responsive experience - We recommend this for everyone!!! Adrian cared deeply about the cultural context and histories of the music, and ensured that before we touched the instruments, that we had a foundational understanding of the people and regions from which the music came. They all took great care to make us feel included in the music making, and to give us as authentic an experience as possible. They were all very helpful and kind when teaching us rhythms and helping us when we got off. The food was incredible as well. We started our trip to Bogota with this experience and I think it was the perfect plan. Thank you Adrian and team!
Review provided by Viator
Ana
Jul 23, 2019
Great fun! - We were a large group of 17 people and we enjoyed learning and playing new instruments, the experience is great and connects you with amazing Colombian rhythms and food. Highly recommended!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Hannah
Jul 22, 2019
Really informative and accessible! - This was such a treat! I really enjoyed not only learning about but also getting to try Afro-Colombian music. I'm a professional musician and Adrian adjusted what he was teaching to keep me on my toes. And the booze was great!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Guide49911008363
Jun 11, 2019
Enchanting experience of traditional music and traditions from the pacific coast of Colombia - Adrian Sabogal and the various masters he invites from the Pacific coast inspire participants to find the rhythm from within. By creating a circular call and response workshop all participants are able to play every single instrument while singing and learning about the traditions of this African Diasporic culture. You enter the workshop thinking you are going to learn how to play an instrument and you leave the workshop completely immerse in the culture and transformed from the inside out with these magical rhythms. I highly recommend anyone, even non musicians, to experience Marimbea and let yourself be transformed too!!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Oes224
May 30, 2019
Amazing experience! - The experience they offer is amazing! Adrian knows his work very well and makes the music live in a unique way.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
E3317mtmb
Mar 9, 2019
Perfect musical and cultural experience - Adrian provides a truly amazing and unique experience. He is very attentive and communicative. It is not only about music but I also learned about Adrian's background and source of passion as well as about history of Afrocolombians with delicious snacks and drinks. You can be as tonedeff as I am and still participate and play some cool music.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Angienossa
Feb 26, 2019
A different activity veryyy chevere! - I did the workshop in Bogotá with my team and it was an unforgettable experience for everyone! The music, the food, the stories, the energy, every detail thought to have a pleasant afternoon and get carried away with the music. None had musical knowledge and we managed to make it sound very good! We had fun and it was a different activity than the traditional lunch. Highly recommended
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Daniel
Feb 19, 2019
Tasty - Excellent experience, musical and gastronomic, precise learning in the musical styles of the southern Colombian Pacific. recommended 100%
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Lorena
Feb 12, 2019
Quite a journey through music - This workshop seemed like a very Bakan way to approach the culture of our Colombian Pacific and share with others who want to learn the same language. Personally, I found that I love touching the crib and that it’s a very liberating thing, and I believe that each person can find valuable things in this experience according to their inner concerns.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Caritopeep
Feb 11, 2019
Music Workshop with Marimba and rhythms of the Colombian Pacific! Most recommended! - This workshop is for all levels, including people who cannot play any musical instruments! This is my case, and I can tell you that the workshop is developed in a very playful and very loose format. It is not only focused on the marimba, but this is the central instrument, and the group of attendees must rotate using all the instruments that are part of the ensemble, giving them the opportunity to experiment, learn about some traditions and music of the Colombian pacific and to reconnect with that musical side that we all have inside! Super recommended!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
From $100
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).