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Home of Latin Grammy nominee producer, multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator, Martín Vejarano.

Martín Vejarano: Multi-instrumentalist, Composer & Educator.

Born on a leap day in Bogotá, Colombia, Martín was surrounded by the arts from an early age. In addition to composing music for a variety of ensembles, Martín's primary focus has been on traditional Colombian music, with an emphasis on Gaita/Cumbia music. Furthermore, developing the 'Colombian Drum Set' has been Martín's passion since his freshman years at INCCA University in Bogotá in the 90s. He holds degrees in Jazz Percussion from The Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music and in Music Theory from The City College of New York.

As an educator and music instructor, Vejarano is currently a staff member at Flushing Town Hall and a long-time collaborator with the Center For Traditional Music And Dance, through which he has received the NYSEA Master-Apprentice fellowship to teach traditional Gaita Music several times.

Martín, based in NYC since 1999, currently directs and leads the following music projects: La Cumbiamba eNeYé, Cumbia River Band, Chia’s Dance Party, Martín & Tito, and his teaching school, NYC Gaita Club. Two new albums of original material with Cumbia River Band and La Cumbiamba eNeYé are on the way.

 

NEW ALBUM

DANCING

Chia Music - Martin Vejarano

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DANCING

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Total gratitude to all the amazing musicians, dancers, and supporters who helped keep this project alive during and after the pandemic. It took me a while to complete this record, but at last, it’s here! I’m happy to have recorded all the instruments in my studio and grateful for the awesome collaboration with fellow musicians and friends. Thank

Total gratitude to all the amazing musicians, dancers, and supporters who helped keep this project alive during and after the pandemic. It took me a while to complete this record, but at last, it’s here! I’m happy to have recorded all the instruments in my studio and grateful for the awesome collaboration with fellow musicians and friends. Thank you!

“DANCING” out and about world wide! 🌎

Cumbia River Band featuring: Flor de Lis, voice Alea, voice Jenn Sanchez, voice Tito Duarte, back up vocals. John Altieri, tuba Will Holshouser, accordions Morris Cañate, alegre drum Martín, drumset & clarinet Kamilo Kratc, mixing and mastering Mamá Pia, art Recorded and produced by Martín Vejarano. Special thanks to: Dan Aran, Eetsuko Tajima and Nestor Gomez. :

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Cumbia River Band

CUMBIA RIVER BAND - NEW ALBUM

SUELTA

Cumbia River Band

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SUELTA

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SUELTA, to let go in English, talks about the importance of practicing the art of letting go and reinventing yourself, time after time.

Lis Castano - voice, John Altieri - tuba, Will Holshouser - accordion, Morris Cañate - alegre drum, Martín Vejarano - drumset & clarinet, Guests: ALEA - vocals, Tito Duarte - vocals.

Recorded by Martín

SUELTA, to let go in English, talks about the importance of practicing the art of letting go and reinventing yourself, time after time.

Lis Castano - voice, John Altieri - tuba, Will Holshouser - accordion, Morris Cañate - alegre drum, Martín Vejarano - drumset & clarinet, Guests: ALEA - vocals, Tito Duarte - vocals.

Recorded by Martín Vejarano, Mixed by Kamilo Kract,

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CARACOL

CUMBIA RIVER BAND - Martín Vejarano

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CARACOL

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CARACOL by Martín Vejarano

I wrote CARACOL, early this year, to complete a collection of new compositions for my beloved CUMBIA RIVER BAND.

Lis Castano - voice, John Altieri - tuba, Will Holshouser - accordion, Morris Cañate - alegre drum, Martín Vejarano - drumset & clarinet, Guests: ALEA - vocals, Tito Duarte - vocals.

Recorded by Martín

CARACOL by Martín Vejarano

I wrote CARACOL, early this year, to complete a collection of new compositions for my beloved CUMBIA RIVER BAND.

Lis Castano - voice, John Altieri - tuba, Will Holshouser - accordion, Morris Cañate - alegre drum, Martín Vejarano - drumset & clarinet, Guests: ALEA - vocals, Tito Duarte - vocals.

Recorded by Martín Vejarano, Mixed by Kamilo Kract,

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MARTIN & TITO

La Cumbiamba eNeYé

MARTÍN VEJARANO

Gaita & Percussion

DRUMS SOLO

Upcoming dates!

New Album!

La Cumbiamba eNeYé NEW VIDEO

Cumbia River Band Live at Symphony Space 2022

New Single!

Brooklyn Arts Council - Sonic Wellness 2022

La Cumbiamba NY Live at The People's Forum

Cumbia River Band - Stop - Go!

Producer, drummer & songwriter for: Sonia De Los Santos

MARTRIO - Pryaniki (the Russian cookie)

PRYAÑIKI (the Russian cookie)

CRB - Dancing!

Chia's Dance Party - Live!