About Vallenato
Vallenato is a music genre that emerged in Colombia in the 1900s. It is usually classed as a form of music of Colombia, tropical music and music of the Caribbean.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Carlos Vives.
From Wikipedia
Vallenato is a popular folk music genre from Colombia. It primarily comes from its Caribbean region. Vallenato literally means "born in the valley". The valley influencing this name is located between the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the Serranía de Perijá in north-east Colombia. The name also applies to the people from the city where this genre originated: Valledupar (from the place named Valle de Upar – "Valley of Upar"). In 2006, vallenato and cumbia were added as a category in the Latin Grammy Awards. Colombia's traditional vallenato music is Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, according to UNESCO.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Vallenato.
- ↑ music of Colombia
- ↑ tropical music
- ↑ music of the Caribbean
- ↑ Hispanic American music
Key artists
- Carlos Vives
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Vallenato?
Vallenato is a music genre that emerged in Colombia in the 1900s. It is usually classed as a form of music of Colombia, tropical music and music of the Caribbean.
Where and when did Vallenato originate?
Vallenato originated in Colombia in the 1900s.
Who are famous Vallenato artists?
Carlos Vives.