He Lourdes Music Hall from Bogota It will be the phase in which two references of the alternative and traditional Colombian music: Solar system And Puerto Candelaria They will share the stage on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in an event that marks a milestone in the celebration of the sounds of the country.
Both groups present their successful version of “My Colombia”along with a selection of representative repertoires that have shaped the national scene.
It will be a unique meeting between two representatives of sound innovation in Colombian music: solar system, Collective founded in Santa Marta and consisting of Jhon “Jhon Pri” First, Walter “Indigo” Hernandez, Juan Carlos Pellegrino, Daniel “Daniboom” Broderick, Vanessa “Pata De Perro” Gocksch, Arturo Corpa’s “DJ Corpas” And Andres “Andrew” Gutierrez– And Puerto Candelariaa group originally from Medellín, in which figures like Juancho Valencia And Katharinenstrasse.
The collaboration between the two bands finally came about in 2020 in a new version of “My Colombia”. The song, originally released on Systema Solar’s debut album in 2009, was given new life through the intervention of Puerto Candelariawho brought his characteristic energy.
The theme was inspired by the festive spirit of the dance halls of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s and featured arrangements paying homage to masters such as Pacho Galan And Sarmiento climate. Combining regional influences created a song that both groups consider to be exceptional for both its musical offering and the type of show they put on.
This common version of “My Colombia” It is characterized by the arrangement of Puerto Candelaria and the decision to record with a Big bandand is reminiscent of the orchestras of the first decades of the 20th century. This fusion of styles gives the vocal performance and rapping a new aggressiveness and intensity that was not present in the original version.
Juancho ValenciaHead of Puerto Candelaria, said: “The version of Systema Solar and Puerto Candelaria brings this song to other surprising sonic dimensions. The two groups have been protagonists of the new Latin American alternative sounds and for this reason we have taken the risk of making an explosive version, recorded with a big band that recalls the Caribbean past, but at the same time the rap and vocal interventions are more aggressive and visceral than the original, which brings the song to a level not achieved by either band was achieved.
Valencia added that the collaboration was the result of numerous meetings at events and a desire to work together: “We had been flirting with each other for a long time, always meeting at airports, at festivals, at concerts and saying we had to do something together, like when you say to someone, ‘You and I are going to end up falling out,’ and that’s what happened with this song.”
The music of Solar system is characterized by the fusion of Cumbia, Champeta, hip hop, electronics and other Afro-Caribbean genres, factors that cemented them as pioneers of “Berbeneutics”, a style in which party and social criticism are intertwined thanks to energetic lyrics and rhythms.
They had hits such as “Rumbera”, “Qué es el Patrón” and “Yo voy ganao” on international stages, conveying a distinctive Caribbean identity and expanding the reach of national alternative music.
On his part Puerto Candelaria has made a name for itself in independent music thanks to its experimentation, the humor in its staging and the integration of music jazz, tropical music, rock and native nuances.
The band, originally from Medellín, is characterized by songs like “false love“,”little path of love” And “Vice“, building a true sonic identity within the Colombian landscape and constantly relying on musical exploration.
The concert at Lourdes Music Hall, for which tickets are now available at My Box Office, combines tradition, modernity and a wide variety of genres. The groups Solar system And Puerto Candelaria They represent an exceptional contribution to Colombian art and elevate musical collaboration to an unprecedented level in both bands’ careers.
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