Caribbean Rhythms

Quilombera Ensemble is a dynamic musical project rooted in the vibrant traditions of Colombia's Caribbean coast. Based in Nelson, British Columbia, the ensemble performs a varied repertoire that blends the driving rhythms of Afro-Colombian folklore — cumbia, bullerengue, mapalé, and fandango, among others — with contemporary harmonic textures and original compositions.

Quilombera was founded by Bruno Bosio in Canada as a continuation of an artistic journey that began with Suma Qamaña, an Afro-Colombian ensemble he directed in Argentina from 2013 to 2019. With Quilombera, he brings together musicians from diverse backgrounds to reinterpret Afro-Colombian rhythms through original compositions and contemporary arrangements.

In 2025 and 2026, Quilombera brought Afro-Colombian rhythms and dance to festivals and venues across British Columbia, including the Lantern Festival (Nelson), Carnival at Spirit Bar (Nelson), Balfour Daze (Balfour), The Royal (Nelson), Surrey Fusion Festival (Surrey), Art Revy Outside (Revelstoke), Angry Hen (Kaslo), Argenta Fall Fair (Argenta), Music in the Park (New Denver), Edge of the World Music Festival (Haida Gwaii), and Smithers Brewing Co. (Smithers).

In August 2026, the group released its first studio album, Lo Más Valioso, featuring seven original songs — the latest chapter in Quilombera's ongoing exploration of Afro-Colombian sound and connection.