November 28, Collections Open Access Smithsonian Snapshot. More Smithsonian Snapshots ». Back to Top. Puya is the oldest form of vallenato and similar to merengue, except for less lyrics and a solo for each of the three main instruments. Merengue is the most narrative form and thus used in festivities. If you fancy learning the basics of the merengue steps, watch the video above to get started. You can also sign up for lessons at Santo Baile. Born in , the singer, composer and accordion player won the first version of the Vallenato Legend Festival and has his place in the history books.
A more recent artist was Kaleth Morales. Born in , he was known as the leader of the new wave vallenato movement. Silvestre Dangond, who is just a few years younger than Vives, has received four Latin Grammy nominations to-date, but has yet to win one. In traditional vallenato, the singers also played the accordion and for those who choose to be a vallenato accordionist, the biggest accolade is being awarded the Rey de Reyes crown every ten years.
The next is in Traditional instruments include a small drum played with the hands, a wooden ribbed stick played with a wire comb, and an accordion. Traditional Vallenato music falls into four main rhythms or beats known as airs, each of which has a distinctive rhythmic pattern. Traditional Vallenato music is performed at Vallenato music festivals and crucially at parrandas where friends and family gather, thus playing a crucial role in building a regional shared identity.
It is also transmitted by teaching in formal academic settings. The element faces a number of risks to its viability, however, notably the armed conflict in Colombia fuelled by drug trafficking.
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