Alé Kumá

Alé Kumá is the stage name of Colombian musician, composer, poet, and cultural researcher Leonardo Gómez Jattin. He is widely recognized for preserving and reimagining Afro-Colombian musical traditions by blending rhythms from Colombia's Caribbean coast, Pacific region, Amazon, and other cultural communities with contemporary electronic and Afro-house sounds. In addition to his solo work, he is the creative force behind projects such as Cumbiafrica, where he collaborates with artists from across Africa and Latin America. His music celebrates African heritage, oral traditions, and cultural exchange, earning him an international audience through tracks like En Su Lugar, Nomad, and Madre Vida.