Papayera is a lively and charismatic band that comprises of impressive, professional musicians whose names are well known on the vibrant European Latin scene.  

Its driven folkloric rhythms, that include Cumbia, Vallenato, Chandé, Mapalé guarantee a show full of great music, good spirits and fantastic entertainment. Payayera has set fire to many a stage including Womad, Royal Albert Hall, Barbican and Shepherds Bush Empire and takes pride in having the reputation of being the hottest Colombian, folk band in town.

See and hear for yourselves how The Payayera will cause a stir with its folklore mixtures of gaita, vocals, bass, accordion, clarinet, sax, tiple, guitar and Afro-Colombian percussion.

The band invites you to share the roots and culture of their beautiful homeland.

With an added twist of passion, magic, dancing and costumes this colourful, energetic, tropical, Afro-Colombian show, rarely heard in Britain, soon becomes a fiesta.