Born Gilberto Alejandro Duran Diaz, in Colombia, he was a legendary composer of vallenatos. Carlos Vives often covers his songs. He is notorious for self-flagellating himself in his own songs, possibly as a defense mechanism for contests in Valledupar. He was elected as the first "King of Vallenatos" in 1968 during the first Vallenato Festival in Colombia. He has been ofetn recognized as the best Vallenato musician of all time. Alejo Duran, also commonly known as "El Negro Grande" (the Big Negro), died on November 15th, 1989 after a previos heart attack deteriorated his health coniditions. Festival Vallenato stage show traditional musical instruments vallenato group playing some music for president Clinton Vallenato is, along with cumbia , the most popular folk music of the Colombian Atlantic coast, which is played mainly with percussion and accordion. ... Carlos Vives (born 1961) is a Colombian singer and composer. ... In pop music a cover version is a new rendition of a previously recorded song. ... Nickname: El Valle, Valle de Old Parr, World Capital of Vallenato music, the Province Motto: {{{motto}}} Official website: www. ...
Popular songs he wrote include "Altos del Rosario", "Pedazo de Acordeón" and "La Cacucha Bacana".
La historia comienza con Alejo niño, se cuenta como lentamente fue construyendo un lazo inquebrantable de amistad y lealtad con Jaime, su hermano adoptivo, lazo que marcará por siempre el transcurrir de la historia.
"Alejo-The Search for Love" is a story that although based on some true events, recreates without sticking to a biographical reality, the lifestyle of Alejo Durán, a recognized Vallenato musician and singer.
The story begins with Alejo as a boy, and how the unbreakable ties of friendship and loyalty towards Jaime, his adopted brother, were built, a bond that will mark forever the unfolding story.
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