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Creole

Grupo Creole hails from the heart of Colombia’s Caribbean Ocean, the islands of San Andres and Providencia. Grupo Creole interprets the traditional music of the islands. Founded by maestro Orston Christopher in 1986, with the mission to preserve the Creole language and the musical diversity of the islands, the group interprets all of the characteristic rhythms of their heritage: Calipso, Mentó, Shottish, Quadrille, Reggae, Polka among others. With the use of three acoustic guitars, a mandolin, the maracas, a horse jaw, and a ‘tina’, the group invites the audience to an authentic Caribbean fiesta.

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Creole 2/21/10: Creole

From the island of San Andrés, this group blends the tradition of the islands, showcasing calypso, reggae, polka, and more. In partnership with the Embassy of Colombia.

Creole

From the island of San Andrés, this group blends the tradition of the islands, showcasing calypso, reggae, polka, and more. In partnership with the Embassy of Colombia.

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