Vallenato

Vallenato is next to the cumbia a prevalent on the Atlantic coast of Colombia musical form that was originally played by an ensemble of accordion, a double-headed drum ( Caja ) and Güira.

Originally Vallenato means "The born in the valley ", in which case the valley between the Pico Cristóbal Colón and the Serrania de Perija in northeastern Colombia is meant.

Every year in March, there is the contest " Festival del Vallenato " where before millions of viewers the best performers for " Rey Vallenato " can be selected.

Among the best known on a national and Latin American level musicians of the genre include Diomedes Diaz and Lisandro Meza, said Jorge Celedón, Grammy - winner, has helped this musical form also to international recognition.

The Colombian film " Los Viajes del Viento " deals thematically with Vallenato and a linked with the origins of the music legend.