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La Mona Jiménez Celebrates 75th at Córdoba’s Festival Bum Bum

The birthday edition highlighted international reach, featuring Major Lazer’s new lineup alongside a roots set honoring cuarteto’s UNESCO recognition.

Overview

  • The 2026 festival ran from Saturday into early Sunday in Córdoba, with Major Lazer closing Saturday and Diplo performing a solo set after midnight following Myke Towers’ appearance.
  • La Mona delivered an extended, roots‑focused repertoire that prioritized deep cuts from his catalog and acknowledged cuarteto’s recent UNESCO distinction.
  • Major Lazer appeared with American Foster, the group’s newly introduced vocalist and first woman in the lineup, performing with Walshy Fire, Ape Drums and Diplo.
  • Coverage described a large turnout, with one outlet reporting more than 25,000 attendees at the birthday edition.
  • Organizers and artists signaled continuity as Jiménez announced a February 14 Valentine’s Day show at Forja, and Diplo documented his time at the festival in Instagram stories.