Los Bajeros de la Montaña New Album, Carmelita Adiós.
Gaiteros Freddy Arrieta y Jorge Luis Aguilar entered a recording studio in Bristol, England, with 4 compañeros and recorded this album Carmelita Adiós. It was in 2001 and these musicians were touring and performing with Totó la Momposina. Some 21 years later it is our pleasure to release these tracks.
Totó La Momposina Retirement
Totó la Momposina retired from the stage in 2022 at the age of 82, thus closing a wonderfully rich chapter in the history of Colombian music. Her long artistic career has been carried out with absolute dedication, love and devotion. A towering artist, Totó earned respect and admiration all over the world for the power and spontaneity of her performance.
Cynefin Dilyn Afon Album
We’re proud to be releasing today the beautiful debut album by Cynefin, Dilyn Afon (Following a River). A magical journey into the roots of Welsh music and culture with a fresh and soulful groove.
2020 VISION
Astar Artes will be bringing you new releases in 2020 from Totó la Momposina to AMJ plus the launch of 3 new projects, kicking off on January 27th with the beautiful Cynefin debut album Dilyn Afon (Following a river) ….
ASERE 50 DATE US TOUR 2019
Called back to the USA by popular demand Asere kick off a 3 month tour on January 26th.
This time round with an 11 piece band and 5 guest dancers. This is Cuban roots music at its best!
To celebrate this 50 date US tour we are releasing a live CD which will only be available at the shows.
Digital release will drop on January 24th. Que Viva Asere!
Totó celebrates 25th anniversary of seminal album ‘La Candela Viva’ with new EP
Totó La Momposina, the original "Queen of Cumbia”, has had a career spanning almost
60 years and continues to perform all around the world at the age of 78. The singer reached international recognition in the early nineties when she released the classic album La Candela Viva on Peter Gabriel’s Real World Records.
Oye Manita is Top Of The World
Toto La Momposina's new album Oye Manita has been awarded "Top Of The World" in the latest issue of Songlines magazine. Click here to learn more about the album.
