El León Pardo y los Gaiteros de Punta Icaco is a Colombian group formed around El León, composer, trumpeter and gaitero from Cartagena. Armed with gaitas, maracas and drums, the four artists take us on a vibrant journey to the heart of the Afro-Colombian musical tradition, where the soul of the gaita merges with the mixed rhythms of the drums. It’s a lively, intoxicating music where cumbia, gaita, el porro and puya are king and queen. Since 2013, El León Pardo has been shaping a unique sound identity that eludes rigid classification. Their spellbinding melodies breathe magical energy into the gaita, while the beat of the drums resonate like a vibrant pulse, taking the audience on a sensory journey. It’s an intense musical experience where the power of the percussion and the depth of the gaitas make every note vibrate.
Jorge « El León » Pardo (gaita hembra, vocals, artistic direction), Zol Alvarez (gaita macho, maracas), Juan Pardo (tambor alegre), Danny Millan (tambora, Ilamador)
