Free Internet Radio - Vallenato Radio - Colombian Folk Music at Batanga

Traditionally, traveling Colombian farmers spread news from town to town by way of song, accompanied by the rhythms of guacharacas, cajas, and gaita flutes. Vallenato, as we know it today, was born when the European accordion was introduced into the mix. From its conception through the early 20th century, Vallenato was considered peasant music, but it gradually became accepted in higher social classes as juglares entertained crowds at parrandas with their stories. In 1968, the Vallenato Legend Festival was founded, helping to keep the tradition alive. Listen to it all—old and new—on Batanga’s Vallenato station. More guacharaca, caja vallenata and accordion than your other radio, unless this is your other radio! El paisa de parranda, hombre!