Jorge Velosa is a revered Colombian songwriter and musician, widely acknowledged as the father of the Carranga, a folk music style from the Andean region of Colombia, particularly from Boyacá and Cundinamarca departments. Born on February 14, 1949, in the town of Sutatenza in Boyacá, Velosa has come to symbolize the voice of the Colombian Andes, blending traditional forms with a unique and witty modern sensibility.
Velosa's music is characterized by its use of traditional instruments like guitars, tiple, requinto, and guacharaca, accompanied by his distinctive narrative style that often portrays the rural life and customs of the Colombian countryside with humor and affection. Gaining prominence in the late 1970s with his band, Los Carrangueros de Ráquira, Velosa turned Carranga from a local musical expression into a nationwide phenomenon. His most recent releases, including "La Mariposa" and "Carranga Sinfónica," continue to showcase his unwavering commitment to Carranga and its evolution. Jorge Velosa remains not just a musician but a cultural storyteller, whose work has significantly contributed to the preservation and celebration of Colombian folk music traditions for future generations.
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