Yeison Landero

From the heart of the Montes de María on the Caribbean Coast of Colombia, where Cumbia was born, Yeison Landero emerged as one of the great performers and leading figures of the genre worldwide. Grandson of the legendary Andrés Landero, The King of Cumbia, Yeison not only carries his last name but also the fire of a tradition that has transcended borders. At the age of seven, Landero became the most cherished disciple of his grandfather, inheriting the soul of a troubadour and virtuosity on the accordion. His journey has been marked by the Mission to preserve, innovate, and bring Cumbia to new audiences. Yeison Landero’s music has resonated on some of the most prestigious stages in the world: The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., The Hollywood Bowl and The Ford Theatre in Los Angeles, The Guadalajara International Book Fair, Mexico City’s Auditorio Nacional, and the Festival de Orquestas at Barranquilla’s Carnival, where he was awarded the “Congo de Oro” in 2023. In 2024 he represented Colombia at the COP16 World Environmental Summit, reaffirming Cumbia’s power as a symbol of identity and resilience. Through his traditional rural music, which sings to nature, his message raises aw

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