Clásicos de la provincia
Carlos Vives · 1993
51 min · 15 tracks · reggaeton · cumbia · vallenato
A vibrant blend of traditional vallenato rhythms and contemporary pop sensibilities, celebrating Colombian culture.
Why this album works
'Clásicos de la provincia' is celebrated for rejuvenating interest in vallenato music during the early '90s, leading to Vives winning multiple awards, including the Latin Grammy for Best Tropical Album. The album's success helped catapult Colombian folk music into mainstream pop, influencing artists across Latin America.
- Career context
- Carlos Vives was establishing his career with 'Clásicos de la provincia', his third studio album and a pivotal move after his initial foray into music with the 1991 debut 'La Historia'. This album marked a significant shift as he embraced vallenato music, bringing it to a broader audience and setting the stage for his future success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mylène Farmer· Juanes· Shakira· J Balvin· Puffy AmiYumi· Roxette· Kate Bush· Katy Perry
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 La gota fría Standout 3:33
- 2 Amor sensible Standout 4:26
- 3 Alicia adorada 4:15
- 4 La hamaca grande Standout 3:07
- 5 El cantor de Fonseca 3:08
- 6 Matilde Lina 3:57
- 7 Altos del Rosario 3:56
- 8 Honda herida 3:04
- 9 La cañaguatera 3:12
- 10 Lirio rojo 2:48
- 11 La tijera 3:28
- 12 Compae chipuco 3:16
- 13 Pedazo de acordeón 4:06
- 14 La celosa 4:13
- 15 Contestación a la brasilera (Fragmento) 0:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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