cumbia
/ˈkʊmbiə/
noun
- A style of music and dance that originated in Colombia, characterized by a strong rhythm and a mix of African, Indigenous, and European influences.
- Cumbia has become popular across Latin America and around the world.
- At the festival, the band played a lively cumbia that got everyone dancing.
- She learned to dance cumbia from her grandmother, who grew up in Colombia.