Banda Conmoción is a Chilean ensemble that blends cumbia with a variety of
genres like gypsy music, ska, and cha-cha-cha, making them a significant part of
the New Chilean Cumbia movement. Formed in 2001 after originating from the
theater troupe Mendicantes in 1997, the band has built a reputation for their
dynamic and unconventional performances in public spaces like plazas, weddings,
and street corners before transitioning to bigger stages such as Galpón Víctor
Jara in Santiago. Their debut album Pregonero, released in 2008, showcased their
unique mix of brass and percussion, p...