Officially published on Sound Spectrum Magazine Bogotá traffic won the first round. After crawling through nearly 50 kilometres of classic Friday traffic, we finally made it to Teatro Astor Plaza around 6:15 p.m. — fully expecting door chaos. But the queue was surprisingly short — not because people were early, but because Bogotá was still holding them hostage. At 7 sharp, staff opened the lobby, and by 7:30, the doors to the hall were open. That’s when the energy really star

Jacob Collier is one of the most brilliant minds in contemporary music, and seeing him live only confirms it. His ability to build entire sonic worlds from the ground up, harmony by harmony, feels like witnessing magic in real time. It’s musical genius, yes , but it’s also joy, play, and connection. That was the energy I walked in expecting.

Originally published in Sound Spectrum Magazine Colombian artist Laura Kalop delivered a tender and reflective midday performance on May 18 at Bogotá’s Cumbia House, blending original songs, reimagined covers, and candid storytelling in a set that felt both casual and quietly powerful. Though brief—just under an hour—the show offered a revealing glimpse into Kalop’s evolution as a songwriter and performer, with themes of family, identity, and cultural memory woven throughout.