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Jorge Velosa
12+ albums
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Jorge Velosa is a Colombian folk music composer. His music is from the Andean region of the country, or "the interior" as it is called, but its influence is felt throughout the nation. Velosa created a new musical style called "carranguero" music. This music represents the dreams and hopes, words, and soul of popular art. Twenty years ago, Velosa put together a group called "Los Carrangueros de Ráquira" as homage to the peasant people, using a playful, daring name. Musically, this genre is part of Colombian popular music. Its roots are in the Andean region, and many small musical groups, families, and "aficionados" keep this music alive, playing and dancing, with thousands of followers that truly enjoy it throughout the country. Now the group is making an effort to share this singular music and rhythms abroad. Velosa explains: "Being ‘carranguero’ means a way of expression, a search for cultural identity, a rejoicing for what we are, using tradition and everyday life themes; the collective and personal creative spirit. During the past twenty years, the group has recorded 16 CD’s with more than 160 original themes, some of them becoming part of the Colombian Folk Music repertoire. "Carranga" music became a research tool and reference for educational institutions. The group has presented countless workshops, radio and TV presentations, conferences, and many shows. The group also had a memorable concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Furthermore, this music is hea
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Una Historia Carranguera
Carranga Sinfónica - Jorge Velosa y los Carrangueros Con la Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Colombia
El carranguero mayor
Lero, lero, candelero
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Carranga Sinfónica
Cantas y Relatos
Harina de Otro Costal
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Carranga Sinfónica - Jorge Velosa y Los Carrangueros
En Cantos Verdes
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De Mil amores
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Pa' los Pies y el Corazon
Historia Musical del Carranguero Mayor