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Zafra: a new voice and a new air for Puerto Candelaria
Puerto Candelaria, the paisa group of cumbia, chucu chucu and jazz, introduced its new member Gerald Flórez, who arrives to fill the place...
TL;DR
- Puerto Candelaria introduces Gerald Flórez as their new member, known as "Zafra."
- Gerald Flórez, a 21-year-old musician, will serve as the new vocalist and trumpet player.
- Her arrival signifies a "harvest" or "fortune" for the band, hence the name Zafra.
- This coincides with the release of Puerto Candelaria's new album, *Tarde Ventura*, on June 12th.
- Zafra previously worked with Puerto Candelaria on the musical and miniseries *La Sociedad de la Cumbia*.
- She brings a new element to the band with her trumpet playing, which required new musical arrangements.
- Gerald Flórez comes from a musical family and began her musical training at age seven.
- Puerto Candelaria is celebrating its 25th anniversary while welcoming the much younger Zafra.