The Heir of Cumbia

Latin Grammy–nominated musician Yeison Landero was born in San Jacinto (Bolívar) in the very heart of the Montes de María region of the Colombian Caribbean. He carries in his soul a cumbiambero heart inherited from his grandfather Andrés Landero: a musician recognized as the king of cumbia nationally and internationally. Yeison blends the rich, folkloric sounds of the accordion with propulsive rhythms, delivering a soulful homage to his family’s cumbia legacy while infusing it with new energy for the 21st century. 

Yeison Landero’s music has resonated on some of the most prestigious stages in the world: The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., The Hollywood Bowl and The Ford Theatre in Los Angeles, The Guadalajara International Book Fair, Mexico City’s Auditorio Nacional, and the Festival de Orquestas at Barranquilla’s Carnival, where he was awarded the “Congo de Oro” in 2023. In 2024 he represented Colombia at the COP16 World Environmental Summit, reaffirming Cumbia’s power as a symbol of identity and resilience. Through his traditional rural music, which sings to nature, his message raises awareness about protecting our planet and preserving our ecosystems.