Vallenato is a Colombian folk music that originated in the Carribean villages of Valledupar. With Indigenous, African, and European influences, Vallenato music is a beautiful blend of various cultural traditions. It typically consists of an accordion, a caja (drum), and a guacharaca (scraper). Old Vallenato songs served as more than just music, they told expressive stories of daily life and carried news from town to town. Traditional performances happened at parrandas, street gatherings where fr