Zafra Negra formed in Medellín, Colombia, drawing on Afro-Colombian rhythms like bullerengue, cumbia, and champeta while mixing in hip-hop, reggae, and funk. Their 2016 single "Mi Medicina" became a breakout track, an anthem of self-empowerment that reached listeners well beyond Colombia.
The band includes vocalist José Luis 'Jota' Posada, multi-instrumentalist Juan Carlos 'El Enano' Lopera, percussionist Mateo Posada, bassist Luis Fernando 'Pituto' Suárez, and guitarist Hugo 'Zarco' Rojas. They've released albums like Zafra Negra (2010), Resistencia (2013), and Aguarrande (2019).
Their lyrics often touch on social justice, racial discrimination, and the experiences of marginalized communities, which has sometimes drawn criticism from conservative listeners.
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