STARS: Yeison Landero

INSPIRE, ENGAGE & ENERGIZE.

Grandson of the legendary Andrés Landero – known throughout Latin America as the “King of Cumbia” – Yeison carries forward Colombia’s most treasured musical tradition with virtuosic accordion playing and electrifying performances rooted in the rhythms of his hometown of San Jacinto. Known as “the heir to cumbia,” Yeison and his world-class band bring the soul of Colombia’s Caribbean coast to audiences around the globe.

Curriculum Connections: World Music, Latin American Culture & Heritage, Musical Instruments, Colombian History & Traditions, Cultural Preservation

Suggested Age Range: 4th-12th Grade

The STARS Series is underwritten by the Frechette Family Foundation.