Totó la Momposina retired from the stage in September 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. Drawing on the music and dance of the Colombian Caribbean, her work is informed and inspired by a rich cultural mix that combines elements from African, Native Indian and Spanish traditions. Always a restless innovator, Totó broke boundaries and took the music to another level. Her joyful creativity encouraged a new generation to explore and value their roots.
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