Pio Molina

Pío Molina (full name Deimar “Pío” Molina) is a prominent singer, composer, and musician originally from Barrancabermeja (in the Colombian Middle Magdalena region), an area heavily influenced by the musical traditions of the Colombian Caribbean. He is known for his vibrant style and his ability to fuse folkloric roots with modern Afro-American rhythms.

Musical Style: Afro-Latin Fusion
Pío Molina is a master of genre fusion. His music is characterised by an electrifying mix of:

Traditional Music: Incorporates rhythms from the Caribbean and the Middle Magdalena region of Colombia, such as cumbia and the sounds of “pico” (Champeta).

Afro-American Aesthetics: He blends these roots with genres including funk, disco, afrobeat, Latin beat, soul, rock, and blues.

This blend has earned him comparisons to the “Godfather of Soul” himself, James Brown, due to his powerful voice and stage presence.

Career and Trajectory
Pío Molina had an extensive career in the Colombian music scene before his launch as a solo artist:

Group Experience: He was part of influential groups like the rock band Anfibio, the Bogotá Orquesta Afrobeat (with whom he toured internationally), Son de la Provincia Gaiteros del Carmen de Bolívar, and the Calentanos Brass Band.

Solo Debut: In 2022, he launched his solo career with the single “Dame el Caldero” (the subject of the video), a track with “dark humor” that explores themes of life, the artist’s work, and social reality with a satirical and costumbrista (local customs) touch.

His solo project aims to transcend borders, taking the rich, warm sounds of the Antilles and the ancestral heritage of the Colombian coasts to a global context.