The Colombian composer Jorge Villamil Cordovez, died last February 28 in Bogotá at the age of 80. He was author of more than 200 songs that became part of the national traditions in music. Villamil was born in El Cedral, a ranch near the city of Neiva in 1929. He studied medicine in the Javeriana University of Bogotá. In 1976 he abandoned his profession as a doctor and dedicated the rest of his years as a composer. (more…)
On 2010/03/01, In Culture, By Albeiro Rodas
On 2010/03/01, In Culture, By Albeiro Rodas
Diageo spokeswoman Ximena Rengifo said to Caracol Radio that Sting, the British rock singer, will come to Colombia for the Buchanans Forever concert on May 6. He will perform with Chilean rock-pop singer Beto Cuevas in a charity event for poor children. (more…)
On 2009/05/16, In Culture, By Albeiro Rodas
The King of Vallenato, Rafael Escalona, passed away this week in Bogotá. He can be considered one of the most well-loved Colombians and his name is referred almost as legendary and part of the identity of a Latin American culture at the same level of what is Celia Cruz, Carlos Gardel and other figures of the artistic Latino world.
Vallenato, that Colombian music genre that conquered also countries like Venezuela, Mexico, Ecuador and even the States, have two names in history: the first one seems a figure of magic surrealism: Francisco el Hombre (or Francis the Man if you prefer a translation), considered the founder of Vallenato, without a real historical evidence of his existence. The second one is Rafael Escalona, which name is known by every single Colombian and Vallenato lover in Latin America.
On 2008/04/28, In Culture, By Albeiro Rodas
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Here one of the most popular videos of Juanes, “la tierra“. You can see his ideal of showing Colombia, this time his people and traditions. Here a translation of the song, however, it is better to listen in Spanis (aquí se habla español):
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Among the many things that make Colombia international notoriuos is its many kinds of traditional dance. It is often a mixture of three races, the ones that formed the Colombian identity.
Looking for a good group of dance in Colombia is not difficult, especially in a nation that seems to dance day and night. Having a good show in any Colombian city or town is always fascinating. This is our guest in Colombia Passport: “Danza Colombia”, a colorful Paisa group of dance from Itagüí, Colombia.
On 2008/03/30, In Culture, By Albeiro Rodas
Juanes Sings a New Refrain About His Native Colombia
Sunday, March 30, 2008; Page M02 washingtonpost.com
(By Mark J. Terrill — Associated Press)
He’s the Latin American answer to Bono — an anthemic rocker with a social conscience and one name: Juanes. Last fall the Colombian superstar released his fourth album, “La Vida . . . Es un Ratico” (“Life . . . Is a Moment”). This month he staged a “peace without borders” concert on the Colombian-Venezuelan border, and tonight he brings his U.S. tour to the Patriot Center. At 35, the musician from Medellin still lives in that once-notorious city, and he’s deeply committed to using music and fundraising to address his country’s woes: the guerrilla war, the kidnappings, the land mines. But he also wants you to visit. Let Juanes be your guide to Colombia. (more…)
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