Secret Planet Presents: Yeison Landero

Join us for a vibrant evening at Get Tight Lounge, starring Yeison Landero, as we kick off the holiday weekend!

Yeison Landero was born in San Jacinto (Bolívar) in the heart of Los Montes de María located in the Caribbean region of Colombia. His grandfather, Andrés Landero was one of the most famous accordionists, known as the “King of cumbia”. Today, having received all this legacy from his grandfather, Yeison, known as the “Heir to cumbia”, is not only one of the greatest accordion players, but is also working to create his own traditional style.

Not only did he inherit his grandfather’s love for cumbia and the accordion, but also the talent to interpret melodies. At the age of 7, Yeison became the most appreciated disciple of his grandfather Andrés learning all the emotions and humility behind the montemariano musician. He grew up in an environment surrounded by music, dances and serenades. In his early years, his home was visited by great musicians who entertained at parties with their incomparable talents.

His first group was created by Andrés Landero himself. Presented next to the king of cumbia, Yeison Landero and his sister were introduced as "Los nietos de Andrés Landero", performing cumbia at festivals, patriotic celebrations, concerts, regional fairs, and toured nationally.

Yeison later went on to study music at Bellas Artes, and concluded his law degree at the University of Cartagena. But his love for his ancestral accordion and his passion for cumbia were so great that he decided to turn them into the motor of his life, captivating the hearts of all cumbiamberos. He then decides to release his first album called “Landero Vive”, as a posthumous tribute to his grandfather's immortal legacy. Since then, Yeison Landero's accordion has not stopped playing, taking cumbia to various stages nationally and internationally, and representing Colombia with its unique sabanero sound.