Charanga-vallenata

Charanga-vallenata is a style of Latin music that combines conjunto, charanga and vallenato-style accordion.^[1][2] It is essentially Cumbia performed at double its normal speed. It could also be interpreted as Mambo with lyrics. It became popular in the 1970s, when it was associated with Roberto Torres.^[3][4]

See also

• List of best-selling Latin albums
• List of best-selling Latin music artists

References

1. Polin, Bruce; Watrous, Peter, eds. (March 2007). "Glossary of Terms Relating to Afro-Caribbean Music". Descraga. Archived from the original on 11 March 2007.
2. Mauleon, Rebeca (2011). The Salsa Guidebook. Sher Music. p. 344. ISBN 978-1-4571-0141-0.
3. Orovio, Hello (2004). Cuban Music from A to Z. Duke University Press. p. 213. ISBN 978-0-8223-8521-9.
4. Roberto Torres (1980). Roberto Torres - Presenta La Charanga Vallenata (vinyl LP). Papagayo (producer). Sociedad Internacional De Sonido.

Further reading

• Sweeney, Phillip (2001). "The Cuban Diaspora". The Rough Guide to Cuban Music. Rough Guides. ISBN 978-1-85828-761-4.