Herencia: Los cantos de la tierra

Herencia: Los cantos de la tierra (2026)



9.0 2026 82 min Colombia

Director: Iván Acosta Rojas

The peasant transforms the rural landscape into a thriving source of life. The fields yield more than crops—they give rise to cultural traditions shaped by deeply personal experiences. These take form in melodies and songs, building into vibrant celebrations.

More About This Film

Herencia: Los cantos de la tierra is a 2026 Colombian documentary about the musical traditions of the country's rural interior. Directed by Iván Acosta Rojas, the film travels through Boyacá, Cundinamarca, and Santander to explore the people, instruments, songs, and stories that keep campesino music and carranga alive.

The documentary connects music with everyday rural life, including work, family, faith, love, and people's relationship with the land. Interviews and performances reveal how these traditions preserve collective memory while also addressing the historical marginalization and discrimination experienced by farming communities.

  • Iván Acosta Rojas directed, wrote, and served as a cinematographer on the film.
  • Mario Duarte provides narration, with Fernando Cely, Luis Guillermo González, Juan Diego Moreno, and Jorge Mario Vinasco among the featured participants.
  • Alterna Vista is the production company.
  • The film was released theatrically in Colombia on April 23, 2026.
  • Featured musical figures include Jorge Velosa and the Carrangueros de Ráquira, the Amado brothers, and other regional performers.

Where to Watch

Herencia: Los cantos de la tierra began with Colombian theatrical distribution and may later reach regional documentary platforms.