In 2021, the Tiny Desk x globalFEST series was created to promote international music discovery. For the fifth edition, we present artists from Cabo Verde, France and Colombia.
From the very first song, there is no question that we are immersed in the rich and vibrant sound of Colombia's Caribbean coast. Led by co-founders and lead vocalists Johanna Castañeda and Ronald Polo, the members of REBOLU dig deep into their roots to captivate audiences everywhere they play, including the Tiny Desk.
Grounded in the musical traditions of the African diaspora, REBOLU's performance reflects both the uptempo and the slow grooves that have evolved in Colombia — what makes their music, and this Tiny Desk, stand out is how they incorporate contemporary rhythms like reggae and funk into their sound. You may not have known them before, but once you do, REBOLU will have you coming back for more.
SET LIST
- "Eso No"
- "Para Ser Feliz"
- "Lo Vivido Fue Importante"
- "Sufre el corazón"
- "Empezando"
MUSICIANS
- Johanna Castañeda: vocals
- Ronald Polo: vocals, maracas, gaita
- Moris Cañate: Tambor Alegre
- Scotty Otten: trumpet
- Ramiro Marziani: guitar
- Diego Alzate: bass
- M. Alex Ramirez: saxophone, guacharaca, background vocals
- Erica "Kika" Parra: drums
TINY DESK TEAM
- Producer: Felix Contreras
- Director/Editor: Kara Frame
- Audio Technical Director: Josh Newell
- Host/Series Producer: Bobby Carter
- Video Editor: Joshua Bryant
- Videographers: Kara Frame, Maia Stern, Joshua Bryant, Grace Raver
- Audio Engineer/Mix: Josephine Nyounai
- Production Assistant: Dora Levite
- Photographer: Zayrha Rodriguez
- Creative Designer: Jackie Lay
- Tiny Desk Team: Lars Gotrich, Ashley Pointer
- globalFEST Team: Isabel Soffer, Bill Bragin, Shanta Thake, Priscila Santana, Ian Thake
- Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
- Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
- VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
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