Jorge Celedón
Jorge Celedón is a Colombian vallenato singer beloved for his warm, optimistic songs. He built a major solo career after years with one of vallenato's top groups.
Origins
Celedón first sang as a backup vocalist for Binomio de Oro de América, joining after the death of Rafael Orozco Maestre, then in 1998 formed his own group with accordionist Jimmy Zambrano.
The sound
His music is vallenato, carried by a heartfelt voice and an uplifting, life-affirming spirit that defines his best-known songs.
Legacy
Celedón became one of the most recognizable voices in modern vallenato, with songs embraced well beyond Colombia.
Top songs
- 1
Que Bonita Es Esta Vida ★
Eden Vol. II · 2025
- 2
A Pesar de Todo
Eterno · 2021
- 3
Tres Canciones
Concierto En Vivo Treinta Años (2006) · 2006
- 4
Esta Vida
Son Para El Mundo · 2006
- 5
Ay Hombe
Canto Vallenato · 2002