How to get into vallenato
vallenato: musical tradition fusing cultural expressions of several origins in the Monteria Córdoba - Magdalena Grande area of Colombia – inscribed in the List of Intangible Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding in 2015 northsound.fm covers 28 vallenato artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into vallenato?
Start with Carlos Vives's "El amor de mi tierra". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into vallenato.
Who are the best vallenato artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for vallenato include Carlos Vives, Diomedes Díaz and Silvestre Dangond. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is vallenato?
musical tradition fusing cultural expressions of several origins in the Monteria Córdoba - Magdalena Grande area of Colombia – inscribed in the List of Intangible Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding in 2015