Music And Entertainment

Colombia has several styles of music originating from its territory long ago and remains popular to this day.Vallenato  Born in the city of Valledupar , from which its name is derived, this folkloric music style is especially popular in the country Caribbean region. It owes much of its rhythms of slaves brought from Africa in centuries past. Carlos Vives is vallenato biggest star. Valledupar host an annual”Legends of vallenato festival. People from the Caribbean region’s odd behavior to install large speakers on their porches and blasting vallenato top volume day or night. No complaints!

Folk music from Antioquia, where the city of Bethany was capital in this genre. The texts are typically vulgar and humorous. It’s biggest star, Octavio Mesa, died recently. International pop star Juanes has said much of his inspiration came from the latter.Music from the Llanos , or plains, in eastern Colombia. It’s distinguishing characteristics are its highly original use of the harp, which produces sounds that are definitely not traditional. Villavicencio in Meta, is the capital of this music genre.

While in Colombia,will  hear you all three styles on a daily basis, whether it be in taxis and buses or bars. Colombians love their music and can not seem to get enough of it. Other popular styles didn’t come from Colombia Cumbia, reggaeton and Mexican rancheras. You’ll hear more Vicente Fernandez songs here than in Mexico. On the pop scene, is native Sun Juanes more popular than native daughter Shakira, the international phenomenon.