The Rhythms of Colombia: Pacific to Caribbean

The Rhythms of Colombia: Pacific To Caribbean

September 27-October 9, 2018 (12 Nights)

Cultural Journeys

Mexico | Colombia | Guatemala www.tiastephanietours.com | (734) 769 7839 The Rhythms of Colombia: Cali and Cartagena

Music is one of the most vibrant cultural expres- sions. And, in Colombia, it is a defining cultural attribute. From the marimba rhythms of the Pa- cific Coast, the Gaiteros de San Jacinto, the Val- lenato and the upbeat rhythms of the Caribbean (champeta and mapale), it is hard to sit still in this country! It is even said, that for a young man from Cali, he has a slim chance at finding a wife, if he does not dance salsa! Come with us on this journey to explore the vibrant, historic, tra- ditional and contemporary sounds and rhythms of Colombia. We’ll go to Barranquilla, home of Shakira, and we’ll visit her pioneering foundation, “Fundacion Piez Descalzos”, dedicated to provid- ing life changing education to young girls of Colombia. We’ll dance and ride bikes in this sea- side community, just as she and Carlos Vives did in the fantastically fun video “La Bicicleta”. Join us on this rhythmic journey and let your body and soul sway to the “Rhythms of Colombia”!

Program Highlights

• Travel from the Pacific to the Caribbean to learn about and sway to Colombia’s rhythms • Learn about how music is an integral cultural expression and historic legacy in Colombia • Enjoy gatherings with Colombia’s leading region- LOCATION al, national and international musicians • Hear the rhythmic sounds of the “Marimba de Palma Chonta” from Pacific Colombia • Hear the Grammy Award winning “Gaiteros de San Jacinto” • Learn some dance moves, including salsa, champeta and mapale • Visit San Basilio Palenque, a singular Afro-Ca- ribbean Community near Cartagena • Visit Barranquilla, hometown of Shakira and Carlos Vives • Hear the rhythms of the classic and contemporary “Vallenato” • Travel to the Islands of San Andres and Provi- dencia to hear Island and Reggae Music. Itinerary

Pre Arrival: Wednesday: Arrive Cali, to see where the young Caleno kids begin best and famed “marimberos” who play the September 26 their instruction. instrument often called, “The Piano of the Evening: History of Delirio and Deliro. Jungle”. Learn from Richard Yory, curator of this Day 1: famed extravaganza that showcases the Day 4: Thursday Sept. 27, , Introduction to the history of music in Cali. Live orchestra and Sunday, Sept. 30, Transfer to History of Salsa Music in Cali (B, L) dancing make for a memorable evening! Buenaventura (B, L) Breakfast Early Breakfast at Hotel City orientation walking tour Transfer to Buenaventura (2.5 hours) Visit Museum Jairo Varela de Grupo Niche Day 3: Musical Welcome Event Lunch Regional Cuisine Saturday, Sept. 29, Introduction to Transfer by Boat to Bahia Malaga Visit Casa Latina of Gary Dominguez: His- the Music of the Afro-Pacific and the Lunch at Cabanas Aguadulce at Ladrilleros tory of Salsa Music in Cali Marimba de Palma Chonta, Overnight Visit from the indigenous Wounaan com- Return to Hotel to Rest, Relax Cali (B, L) munities that live nearby Evening of Salsa Music at the iconic salsa Breakfast and visit to La Alameda Market Evening of marimba / and “Chirimia” youth clubs. El Habanero, Saperoco Foods. group and dinner by the ocean Return to Hotel Craft Store Visit Talk/Presentation on the Afro-Pacific Music Day 5: of Colombia: History, Instruments, Percus- Monday, Oct. 1, Buenaventura (B, L) Day 2: sion, Marimba and Voice Breakfast at Cabins Friday, Sept. 28, Introduction: History Workshop: Percussion and Marimba Whale Watching (From July to October) or Salsa Dancing in Cali (B, L) Lunch of Colombian Afro-Pacific Cuisine Visit Island for Bird Watching Breakfast Visit La Loma de la Cruz Craft Market or Lunch at Café Pacifico for regional cuisine Visit Famed Swing Latino Dance School Return to Hotel (Option) and of course, marimba music! Salsa Dance Class! Evening of Afro-Pacisic at the Casa de la Transfer to airport for flight to Barranquilla Lunch of Regional Cusine Cultura, featuring the “Marimba de Palma Transfer to Hotel Visit Salsa Dance School from the “Barrio”, Chonta”. Expect a gathering of Colombia’s Itinerary

Day 6: Introduction to Rhythms of the Caribbean San Andres (10:30 a.m.) Tuesday, Oct. 2, Buenaventura Free time in Cartagena Lunch Barranquilla – Cartagena (B): Evening of Music and Dance Clubs: Cumbia, Evening of Reggae music! Breakfast Champeta, Mapale Dinner and Overnight Visit to Museo del Caribe Overnight Cartagena Visit to the “Casa del Carnaval” Day 8: Lunch Thursday, Oct., 4, San Jacinto, Gaitero de Day 10: Introduction to the “Vallenato” rhythm, San Jacinto (1.5) and San Basilio Palenque, Saturday, Oct. 6, San Andres to made famous by Carlos Vives Overnight Cartagena (B, L) Providencia (B, L) Visit the Foundation,“Pies Descalzos”, Breakfast at Hotel Early departure (7:30 a.m. to Providencia) established by famed singer “Sharkira”, Visit the Grammy Award Winners “Gaiteros Day with Elgin Robinson, the regions Jack to provide an education to young girls of de San Jacinto” Johnson! Colombia. Lunch Dinner and Overnight Transfer to Cartagena Spend time San Basilio Palenque, visit Welcome cocktail overlooking the Carib- famed musicians of this singular commu- Day 11: bean Ocean at famed, Café del Mar nity of Cimarron runaway slaves (get more Sunday, Oct., 7, Providencia – San Andres- Overnight information on this) Cartagena – Overnight Cartagena (B) Overnight Cartagena Breakfast Flights back to Cartagena

Day 7: Overnight Wednesday, Oct. 3, Cartagena (B, L) Day 9: Breakfast at Hotel Friday, Oct., 5, Cartagena – San Andres – Day 11: City Tour, Gold Museum and other High- Reggae! (B, L) Monday, Oct. 8, Return Flights Home lights (Zenu Culture Past and Present) Breakfast and depart to airport for flight to Ceviche Lunch