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Momotombo Soundsystem

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Named after Nicaragua’s iconic volcano, Momotombo Soundsystem selects and remixes Latin American and Caribbean dance music through a modern electronic perspective. Dad, Husband, Musician, Coder, Soundsystem Culture, Nicaragua, Caribbean & Latin Music

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · 2d

#mexico #california #cumbia #gruperos #loscaminantes #music

I now understand why these guys are so insanely influential all through Latin America. Sublime writing, playing and vocals. Puras rolas!

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Mi Linda Raquel

YouTube video by Los Caminantes - Topic

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · 12d

#uruguay #lacumana #plena #salsa #music

I've been fascinated by the re-interpretation of Caribbean genres by Latin Americans away from the Caribbean. La Cumana (Uruguay) has some wonderful examples like this one. Lovely swing and arrangement.

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Lola la Coquetera

YouTube video by La Cumana - Topic

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · 16d

#honduras #miskito #caribbean #mixboythomas #music

A sweet, romantic tropical tune from Mix Boy Thomas. I love the organ, guitar, and drums of Miskito tunes. And this one has a shout-out to my friend and collaborator Mr. Lion :)

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YouTube video by Mix Boy Thomas - Topic

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · 23d

#nicaragua #chinamera #charrocosteño #cumbia #caribbean #music

Dug up this absolutely Chinamera gem by El Charro Costeño. Tight delivery, Energetic soca-style riddim, bouncy & deep cumbia bass, plus caribbean guitar.

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El Pata de Bolsa

YouTube video by El Charro Costeño - Topic

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Sep 12

#karmeloycompañia #cumbia #mexico #josemarcosguerrero #rip

I am heartbroken to hear that the singer and percussionist of Karmelo y Compañia passed away today. His voice and talent were a gift, and I appreciated our brief online interactions. RIP estimado.

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CUANDO MUERA - KARMELO Y COMPAÑÍA (VIDEOCLIP OFICIAL) 2024

YouTube video by Gruperos Inmortales - Paco Valdés TV

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Sep 3

#djmix #faultradio #fluxaeterna #quetzal #dub #deep #bass

Great mix covering dub, bass, -step, and related genres by DJ Quetzal. Great selection, thoughtful mixing, and heady sounds.

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FLUX AETERNA Takeover with Quetzal | August 29, 2025

YouTube video by Fault Radio

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Aug 19

#jamaica #reggae #dancehall #fullybad #soundsystem #lifegoals #music

Not my usual share, but too good not to. Mad respect to this crew and their incredible mobile system! That dubplate is 💥!

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Fully Bad DAMIAN DILINGY mobile sound

YouTube video by Teach Dem

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Aug 11

#panama #reggae #nandoboom #enigma #music #reggaeenespañol

Taking a break from working on new tunes to bring you this classic on the Michael Cretu "Enigma" beat.

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Nando Boom - El Mazo (Reggae Panamá)

YouTube video by Reggae Music PTY

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Jul 18

#colombia #cauca #cumbia #losparranderosdecauca #music

Cauca just has the best Cumbia sound right now. Upbeat, tropical cumbia sounds, traditional coplas for the vocals, and the right combination of Caribbean and Andean sounds. Such a great groove on this tune.

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Coplas Cojas - Parranderos del Cauca 4+3

YouTube video by nemesis8090

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Jul 15

#jamaica #belize #colombia #ska #champeta #caribbean #music

Originally a Ska cut - "No Baptism" by the Ethiopians, Lord Rhaburn from Belize covered it in a more upbeat style - and then it became a Champeta classic in Colombia's Picó soundsystems.

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Lord Rhaburn Combo - Baptisan

YouTube video by Brigadierlion

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Jul 10

#mexico #cumbia #karmeloycompañia #music

Love these dubby Cumbia Tropical riddims by Rigo Tovar, interpreted by Karmelo y Compañia. Listen to the bass, the guitar skank, and the verbed out vocals. The Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean connect in unexpected ways.

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El amor que se alejó / Si supiera ella

YouTube video by Karmelo y Compañía - Topic

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Jul 9

#mexico #tabasco #losaudacesdelritmo #cumbia #music

Los Audaces del Ritmo from Tabasco, Mx have such a wonderful Caribbean vibe to their rhythms and melodies. You can hear their influence in bands like Los Karkiks, which in turn brought the sound to Nicaragua.

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No Era Sirena , Era Tiburón

YouTube video by Los Audaces Del Ritmo - Topic

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Jul 5

#portland #dub #soundsystem #zamzamsounds #strategy #music

Revisiting these dope bleepy, chunky dubs by the homie Paul Dickow aka Strategy, on one of the most solid labels ever - Zamzam. As always - respect to Tracy and Ezra for the music.

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Strategy - Dub In My System + Hardware Dub

YouTube video by Ezra Ereckson

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Jul 3

#colombia #cumbia #songuasquero #music

This group is becoming a favorite. The guitarist just cooks - and check out the kid on bass! Tight, classic Colombian cumbia with just a touch of the Andes.

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Mi Dulce Amor_Son Guasquero❤#EnamorandoCorazones 💥#AlegriaYSabor #FamiliaFlor🔥

YouTube video by Son Guasquero

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Jun 28

#mexico #cumbia #cumbiatropical #music #losaudacesdelritmo

This 1990-91(?) cut is the Tropical Cumbia sound of the Mexican Gulf states. Caribbean touches, especially on the bass and timbales. The guitar is exceptional, as is the reverbed vocal.

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Jun 26

#mexico #cumbia #sonidera #guzenselimaginante #music #zohranmamdani #elmayormaschingon

Dedicating this pura rola to all the people who canvassed, volunteered, and voted in NYC! Or anyone celebrating this win. Un fuerte abrazo!

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La Cumbia CHINGONA🔥 - Guzens El Imaginante

YouTube video by Guzens • El Imaginante

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Jun 26

#ecuador #cumbia #renemosquera #music

Rene Mosquera y su Grupo just nail a classic sound that harkens back further than the actual 1986 when this was released. Beautiful touches of Son, Porro, and Andean scales with a lovely and nostalgic vocal.

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CUMBIA René Mosquera de Ecuador Náufrago 19861

YouTube video by MOSQUERA RECORD

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Jun 25

#latinoamerica #nicaragua #education #culture

Let's break from our normal musical program to share some important cultural educational materials.

Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Jun 21

#UK #breakbeats #rave #soundsystem #meatbeatmanifesto #dub #music

This riddim echoes through the back of my mind almost 24/7. Washing dishes... "WOOOO! Alriiight! Baaaabylon!"

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Jun 20

#colombia #cauca #songuaasquero #cumbia #tropical #music

Colombia never lets you down musically - this sound is so much like Chinamera or Tropical. The timbales, cowbell, and guiro are pure Cumbia, but the bass and reverb vocal are Caribbean. Love their vibe.

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Ojitos Picarones_Son Guasquero D.R.A 😉(Video Oficial.) 😍#AlegríaySabor #FamiliaFlor

YouTube video by Son Guasquero

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Jun 20

#dominicanrepublic #merengue #oldschool #music

I've been exploring Merengue "de la mata", and keep finding these amazing treasures. I hear so much of this influence even in modern Dembow, as well as connections to other Caribbean styles.

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El Coco Pelao (BERNABÉ QUIROZ)

YouTube video by Eduardo Martinez TV

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Jun 19

#honduras #punta #losrolands #caribbean #music

Los Rolands were incredibly influential in bringing the Caribbean Punta influence into Nicaraguan Chinamera. This jam has it all - energetic percussion, driving bass, Caribbean guitar, brass, and Costeño vocal.

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Jun 19

#nicaragua #cumbia #caribban #gruponicoya #music

This is about as Nicaraguan as you can get. Such a fun, almost drunken swing to the bass and llamador conga. Great cover of the original by Julio Sequeira.

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Grupo Nicoya - La Cosita de Maria (Cumbias Nicaraguenses)

YouTube video by Cumbia Nicaragueses

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Jun 13

#ecuador #bomba #djmix #music

Really digging Ecuadorian Bomba. Lovely combo of low-slung African rhythms, Andean scales + beautiful haunting vocals. This is a wonderful and fun selection.

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BOMBAS ECUATORIANAS FULL MIX🎼🎤🎧

YouTube video by ECUADOR Y SU MÚSICA PLUS (E&M)

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Momotombo Soundsystem @momotombosound.bsky.social · Jun 8

#nicaragua #palodemayo #remix #dimensioncosteña #dj_mp3 #music

Not sure what to call this except good. Fun, clubby remix of a Nicaraguan Palo de Mayo classic. Great way to sneak some Caribbean Nica flavor into house mixes.

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Dimensión Costeña - Tululu (Dj Mp3 Remix)

YouTube video by Dj Mp3

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