Welcome to the Mono Núñez Festival
The name of the festival is inspired by the renowned composer and performer of Andean music, José Benito Núñez, known as “Mono Núñez”. His musical legacy and his love for Colombian Andean music are reflected in this event, which seeks to keep ancestral traditions alive and highlight the cultural importance of Andean music in Colombia.
The Mono Núñez Festival takes place at the end of May and/or beginning of June and has a varied program that includes concerts, competitions, workshops, conferences and exhibitions. The concerts are the central axis of the festival, where outstanding Andean music performers and groups from different regions of the country perform.
The vocal and instrumental performance contest is one of the most exciting moments of this festival. Young talents from all over the country participate in this competition, showing their skills and passion for Andean music. The winners of the contest are recognized with prizes and the recognition of being part of the new generation of Andean musicians in Colombia.
In addition to the competitions, the festival offers a wide variety of workshops and conferences on Colombian Andean music. These activities seek to promote the exchange of knowledge and the training of future musicians. There are also exhibitions of traditional musical instruments, where the particularities of each of them are displayed and explained.
The Mono Núñez Festival is not only limited to Andean music, but also seeks to generate a space for convergence between diverse cultural expressions. During the festival, the Children's Meeting, a meeting of Native Expressions and a craft exhibition are held, further enriching the experience of the attendees.
The importance of the Mono Núñez Festival lies in its work of preserving and promoting the musical roots of the Colombian Andean region. Through this event, we seek to keep the musical tradition alive, transmitting its value to new generations and promoting its recognition at a national and international level.
The impact of the Mono Núñez Festival transcends the borders of Colombia, as it has managed to position Andean music as a cultural heritage of high value. Artists from different Latin American countries have participated in this event, enriching musical diversity and strengthening the ties of brotherhood between nations that share this musical genre.
In conclusion, the Mono Núñez Festival is much more than a musical event. It is a space for meeting, learning and celebrating Colombian Andean music. Through its diverse and high-quality programming, this festival has contributed to preserving and disseminating these traditions in the country and abroad.