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Jorge Celedón
Colombia vallenato 2000s

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.

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