Calle Mambo

– Latin American genre mix with political undertones

With their distinctive blend of genres from Latin American folk and Afro-Caribbean tones to electronica and rap, Calle Mambo has created a unique and captivating sound that always gives listeners a sense of closeness to their roots - no matter where in the world they come from or reside.

Calle Mambo fuses the Andes and their charango with Caribbean rhythms, bagpipes and timbales, while cumbia is infused with electronica and rapping. Their lyrics reflect the present, addressing themes such as the destruction of natural ecosystems, oppression and xenophobia.

On stage they play over 10 instruments, including quena, quenacho, cuatro, charango, tiple, gaita, zampoña, ronroco and timbales, and every concert feels like a euphoric and dancing journey through the entire Latin American continent. In the last two years they have played at several European festivals and at Melahuset , and we are really looking forward to seeing them bring Rådhusplassen to life during Oslo Mela.