Llorona Records

Based in Bogotá - Colombia, Llorona Records has established itself as one of the key labels toughen and taking Colombian and Caribbean roots music to the future. Forward-thinking vision for Colombian Roots music presented in a catalog that goes from the mento and calypso of Elkin Robinson from Colombia’s Caribbean archipelago, to Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto’s centuries-old roots cumbia and gaita flute tradition, to Cerrero´s dub infused Latin-American electronic sound, to Nidia Gongora´s marimba ensemble Canalón de Timbiquí. Recently Llorona Records joined forces with Territorios de Oportunidad to create Discos Pacifico, a new imprint that works as a creative laboratory for the music of the Pacific region of Colombia. Discos Pacífico’s catalogue has quickly become a landmark for the best music coming out of this vibrant scene, recent releases include legendary bands such as Chango and Semblanzas del río Guapi, visonary ensemble Bejuco and raising stars like Verito Asprilla.