ESTEBAN CARD

Esteban Card is a London-based Colombian artist presenting a distinctive twist on folkloric Colombian music. His innovative mixture of traditional drums and organic contemporary sounds represents a forward-facing musical identity anchored to his roots. Esteban’s trance-inducing soundscape creates an arresting alternative to better-known Latin American styles, performing live in a captivating 7-piece format.

Esteban Card’s debut studio album INELEMENTUM channels diasporic sentiments of Colombia’s African heritage via Bullerengue and Cumbia rhythms, with a thought-provoking modern-day awareness. Demonstrating the global relevance and power of these ancestral rhythms, his AfroColombiaBeat production stamp has been embraced by audiences across the UK, at venues including Rich Mix, Wilderness Festival, Hootananny, Juju’s Bar, Arts By The Sea Festival, and met with critical acclaim by tastemakers Gilles Peterson and Alex Wharton.

“Coming out real strong”
Gilles Peterson

“Esteban Card’s music has opened a portal”
Alex Wharton

“A unique twist on traditional Colombian music”
Abbey Road Studios