CD 1993 Complete Tracklist
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- 01 Dos de Febrero
- 02 Adiós Fulana
- 03 El Pescador
- 04 La Sombra Negra
- 05 Dame la Mano Juancho
- 06 Malanga
- 07 Mapalé
- 08 Curura
- 09 Chi Chi Mani
- 10 La Candela Viva
- 11 La Acabación
Album Information & Technical Overview
Artist / Ensemble Totó la Momposina
Official Title La Candela Viva
Original Release Year 1993 (1990s)
Country of Origin Colombia
Primary Format CD (Original LP / Audio CD)
Subgenres Cumbia, Porro, Mapalé
Community Score 4.8 / 5.0 (6,400)
Catalog Category Colombian Cumbia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy La Candela Viva by Totó la Momposina?
You can purchase La Candela Viva directly on Amazon in CD format, as well as specialized vinyl record distributors and record shops across Latin America and worldwide.
How can I listen to La Candela Viva online?
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Why is La Candela Viva considered essential in cumbia history?
Released on Peter Gabriel's Real World Records, this is the album that brought Totó la Momposina to global audiences. She first gained international attention performing in Stockholm in 1982 at Gabriel García Márquez's Nobel Prize ceremony. Tracklist verified via Discogs (Real World Records, 1993). Rated 85/100 on Album of the Year. UNESCO-recognized artist.
