Alejo Durán

Alejo Durán

Gilberto Alejandro Durán Díaz (February 9, 1919 – November 15, 1989), known as Alejo Durán or "El Negro Grande" (the great black man), was a Colombian songwriter, singer, and accordionist.

Alejo Durán
OccupationSinger
Native CountryColombia
CategoryCantantes y Músicos
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Biography

Alejo Durán Gilberto Alejandro Durán Díaz (February 9, 1919 – November 15, 1989), known as Alejo Durán or "El Negro Grande" (the great black man), was a Colombian songwriter, singer, and accordionist. Durán won the accordionist competition of the first Vallenato Legend Festival in 1968, and in 1985 was awarded a Special Congo at the Barranquilla Carnival. He is considered one of the greatest vallenato musicians.

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References

  1. "Alejo Durán." Wikipedia.