vallenato
what it is
Vallenato, along with cumbia, is currently one of the most popular forms of folk music of Colombia. It primarily comes from Colombia's Caribbean region. Vallenato literally means "born in the valley.
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questions
What is vallenato?
Vallenato, along with cumbia, is currently one of the most popular forms of folk music of Colombia. It primarily comes from Colombia's Caribbean region. Vallenato literally means "born in the valley.
What are good vallenato albums to start with?
Try Pau-Latina by Paulina Rubio, Clasicos De La Provincia by Carlos Vives, Más Cerca de Ti by Binomio de Oro de América, and LA FAMA by Silvestre Dangond.
Who are some women making vallenato?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/vallenato/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making vallenato, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20