Where to Start with 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

28 artists

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vallenato Artists

About vallenato

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

Where should I start with vallenato?

Start with "Más + Corazón profundo" by Carlos Vives. It captures what makes vallenato worth exploring.

What are the best vallenato albums?

The vallenato albums worth hearing first: "Más + Corazón profundo" by Carlos Vives, "Cumbiana" by Carlos Vives, "Vives" by Carlos Vives and "Conexión" by Fonseca.

How many vallenato artists are there?

Spinsource covers 28 vallenato artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.