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Melbourne, get ready! La Descarga, Australia’s pioneers of Latin-Aussie tropical grooves, are bringing their electrifying Fiesta de Corazón Australia Tour to Ovia for a night of unstoppable energy—a tribute to the legendary Barranquilla Carnaval!The Barranquilla Carnaval is the second-largest carnival in the world, a four-day explosion of music, dance, and colour that takes over Colombia’s Caribbean coast with infectious rhythms and larger-than-life celebrations. Did you know? The carnival’s famous saying is “Quien lo vive es quien lo goza”—“Those who live it, enjoy it!”—and we’re bringing that energy straight to Melbourne! 🎶🔥
La Descarga will set Ovia ablaze with live carnival music, high-energy roving performances, and immersive rhythms that will transport you to the streets of Barranquilla. Expect cumbia, porro, mapoale, puya, call-and-response chants, vibrant dance choreographies, conga lines, and non-stop tropical beats!
This isn’t just a gig—it’s a Caribbean carnival party like no other. Come ready to move, let loose, and lose yourself in the pulsating sounds of Colombia’s most exhilarating celebration! 🎭🎺🎉
🔹 A fearless outburst of tropicality!
🔹 A mix of Colombian folkloric roots, boneshaking beats & psychedelic tropical vibes!
🔹 A party you won’t want to miss!
Don’t just hear about it—live it and enjoy it! 🇨🇴🎊
La Descarga was born in 2010 in Melbourne, as a tribute to the folkloric rhythms of the coasts of Colombia and as a preserver of its cultural heritage, it has evolved for over a decade through diverse musical and cultural collaborations, into a forerunner of Latin-Aussie-tropical music.
While blending the traditions with electric and electronic sounds, it brings original tunes as well as old time retakes of the golden tropical days of Colombian music.La Descarga has been influenced deeply by the street carnival cultures of Latin America with their upbeat music, colours and dance, mixing the old and the new grooves and moves of Australian, Colombian and world Tropical culture.
Originally performing traditional drums, marimba, gaita flutes, with cantadores y cantadoras (traditional singers) and folkloric dancers, its traditional sound has merged, throughout collaborations with Australian musicians, with psychedelia, electronica and dub, expanding in 2018 to it’s the Electropical Orchestra format.
La Descarga has performed at many of Australia’s most beloved festivals, including the Firelight Festival, MOOMBA, Brunswick Music Festival, White Night Melbourne, Taste of Summer, and the Darebin Music Feast. In addition to these festival appearances, La Descarga has played sold-out shows at renowned venues across Australia such as the MONA Museum, National Gallery of Victoria, Arts Centre Melbourne, Brunswick Ballroom, Miami Marketta, Queen Street Mall, Northcote Social Club, and the Melbourne Convention Centre.
La Descarga has captivated audiences with a series of vibrant singles, including "Elimínala", "Allá en el Río", "Chande Gozoso", and "A Demoler".They recently launched their highly anticipated debut album, "Fiesta de Corazón".About Fiesta de CorazónDescribed as "a vibrant party for your heart," La Descarga’s debut album features over 30 artists from four continents, capturing the essence of Latin American celebration.Recently named PBS FM’s Feature Album of the Week, it includes the hit single Cumbia de Corazón, which landed on PBS FM’s Top 10 Favourite Tracks.
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Watch the music video here:, La Descarga is touring across Australia, bringing their explosive Afro-Latin fusion to stages nationwide with the support of the Creative Victoria Touring Program."We’re thrilled to be among 20 Australian artists supported by Creative Australia and Music Australia, showcasing our music in over 150 locations nationwide. Thank you to everyone who helped make this dream a reality!" – Jorge Leiva, band leader
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ovia, 345 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia,Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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