Kumbia Queers is Argentine

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band, originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2007.

History

The project was born in Buenos Aires in 2007, the union of

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, Juana Chang and Florencia Lliteras (Happy Makers), (Argentina), with Ali Gua Gua of Las Ultrasónicas (México). At first, they played covers of

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, Madonna,

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, twisting them to the rhythm of cumbia with lyrics full of queer poetry and humor. With their third album, 2012 appeared, the group turned to their own songs and lyrics mainly. In summer 2012, the band went on their third tour in

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. Within 27 days they played at 23 locations from Stockholm to

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in a total of 25 concerts. 2014 was the band in

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and - at the invitation of the jury of the

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- traveling in the

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. In summer 2015, the Kumbia Queers returned to Europe and performed with a new lineup, without Ali Gua Gua. Each year, the Kumbia Queers make over one hundred appearances. The number of fans is growing, especially in

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. Japan and

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Discography

* 2007: ''Kumbia nena!'' * 2010: ''La gran estafa del tropipunk'' * 2012: ''Pecados Tropicales'' * 2015: ''Canta y no llores'' *2019: ''La Oscuridad Bailable''

References

External links

Kumbia Queers web site
{{Authority control All-female punk bands Argentine rock music groups Argentine punk rock groups Cumbia musical groups LGBT culture in Buenos Aires LGBT musicians from Argentina Musical groups established in 2007 Queercore groups LGBT people in Latin music 2007 establishments in Argentina

History

Discography

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