Get ready to dance: In this installation of our Destination Spotlight series, Afar editor Cat Sposato travels to Medellín, Colombia—the reggaeton capital of the world—for a musical tour through one of Latin America’s most vibrant cities. From the colorful streets of Comuna 13, Barrio Alfonso Lopez, and Provenza to live reggaeton performances and local recording studios, here's her crash course on how Medellín became a global hub for reggaeton music.

CHAPTERS
0:00 – Intro
0:14 – A brief history of reggaeton in Medellín
1:01 – Comuna 13: A musical neighborhood built into the Andes
2:23 – Barrio Alfonso López: Living Tours Medellín and J. Balvin
3:00 – Barrio Aranjuez and Barrio Antioquia: Sidewalk concerts and home to two of Medellín’s biggest working artists
3:30 – Barrio Provenza: Nightlife in Medellín’s most famous neighborhood

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CREDITS

Cat Sposato - Producer, Associate Editor
Jonathan Kramer - Video Editor
Tiana Attride - Senior Editor, Social and Video
Elizabeth See - Designer
Sarika Bansal - Editorial Director
Michelle Heimerman - Photo Editor

MUSIC
"I'm On My Way" – Sold
"As You Like It" – Windmills
"Eleva Mi Amor – Instrumental" by Chico Honey
"Corazon de Origami - Instrumental" – Cardec Drums

FOOTAGE / PHOTOGRAPHY
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