Bullerengue, the percussive, female-led folk tradition developed in Black Caribbean communities, was passed down to the legendary Petrona Martinez like a sacred family heirloom. Growing up in San ...

PETRONA MARTINEZ’S DATE with destiny came late in life. A “humble woman” from Palenquito, Colombia, the singer attained cultural icon status at 63 when her first recording, “Le Bullerengue ...

Colombia’s Queen of Bullerengue announced Thursday her impending return to the forefront of the country’s musical scene, proclaiming “I want you all to know that Petrona Martinez is alive!” It has ...

Following death threats against her and her grandsons, iconic singer Petrona Martinez said Monday she has left her northern Colombia home. The “Queen of Bullerengue,” who is 73 years old and suffers ...

Petrona Martínez is known as the “Queen of Bullerengue”, at the age of 83 she has managed to reap important fruits for her from music, as well as for the music of her region itself.

PETRONA MARTINEZ: (Singing in Spanish). CONTRERAS: Very rural. GARCIA-NAVARRO: Yeah. CONTRERAS: Very, very folk. Now check out the work of producers Manuel Garcia-Orozco and Mayte Montero.

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Petrona Martinez is the first bullerengue singer to break into the world music market in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Her Latin Grammy nominations and international success made the country ...

Petrona Martinez, “Sepiterna” (Thorato refix) Maria Mulata, “Pa La Escuela Nene” (Geko Jones Frikstailers dub) Schlachthofbronx f. Spoek Mathombo & Bigspace, “NastyBass” ...

Petrona Martinez, “Aroro” Nate Mars refix Drake, “Over” De Tropix refix Jahdan, “Flying High” (Lustre Kings) Download: Ghetto Palms Slo-Mo Blend.