Venezuelan Folk

Venezuelan folk music is a rich and diverse genre deeply rooted in the country’s regional traditions, blending Indigenous, African, and Spanish influences. It features a wide array of rhythms such as joropo, pasaje, and golpe, often performed with traditional instruments like the cuatro, maracas, harp, and bandola. The genre emphasizes poetic storytelling, celebrating rural life, love, and national pride with emotive vocals and lively, syncopated beats. From the virtuosic strings of Antonio Lauro to the vibrant llanero songs of Cristóbal Jiménez, Venezuelan folk captures the soul of its people, passing cultural identity down through heartfelt melodies and spirited performances.

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Mix Luis Silva (En Vivo)
Album - 7 Tracks - Released September 4, 2025

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Adriano Aponte
Antonio Lauro
Argenis Salazar
Cristóbal Jiménez
Dos Chamos
El Pollo de Orichuna
Emily Galaviz
Ender Thomas
Hernán Gamboa "El Cuatro de Venezuela"
Isabel Palacios
Jeff Moore (VEN)
Jesus Quintero
Jorge Guerrero
Los Niños Cantores del Oriente
Luis Silva
astrid mariella
Jorge Guerrero
Emily Galaviz
Luis Silva
Antonio Lauro
Cristóbal Jiménez
Los Niños Cantores del Oriente
Ender Thomas
Hernán Gamboa "El Cuatro de Venezuela"
El Pollo de Orichuna
Jesus Quintero
Argenis Salazar
Dos Chamos
astrid mariella
Isabel Palacios
Jeff Moore (VEN)
Adriano Aponte