“La Samaria” is a vibrant love letter to Santa Marta, the sun-soaked city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Through mouth-watering images of mangoes, butifarras and the salty breeze, Bomba Estéreo and Carlos Vives paint a picture of a place where summer never ends and every street corner bursts with music, dance and open-door hospitality. The chorus repeats “Aquí, aquí, aquí” (Here, here, here) like a heartbeat, reminding us that true happiness can be found in one’s roots, in the everyday sights of the sea, the mountains and the neighborhood fiesta.
Beyond local pride, the song captures a universal feeling: the magnetic pull of home. Even when life forces the singer to leave, memories of golden sunsets, spontaneous rain showers and carefree dances keep the spirit of La Samaria alive inside them. “La Samaria” invites listeners to celebrate where they come from, live in the present and let the rhythms of their homeland wash away sadness—just like Caribbean waves carrying worries back out to sea.
Bomba Estéreo is a dynamic Colombian band that originated in Bogotá in 2005, founded by Simón Mejía. Known for their unique fusion of electro, traditional cumbia, alternative dance, and psychedelic pop, they have carved out a vibrant niche in the Latin music scene.
With Liliana "Li" Saumet on vocals, the band’s sound is often described as "electro tropical" or "psychedelic cumbia," blending electronic beats with Colombia’s rich musical traditions. Their energetic tracks like "Fuego" and the empowering anthem "Soy Yo" have gained international acclaim, featuring in films, video games, and popular TV shows.
Bomba Estéreo continues to innovate and inspire, bringing a fresh and colorful spirit to global audiences through their pulsating rhythms and culturally rich storytelling.