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Alejo Durán

Colombian musician (1919-1989) · Colombia · On the map · Musicians · Died at 70

Gilberto Alejandro Durán Díaz, known as Alejo Durán or "El Negro Grande", 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.

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Albums 10

EAEncuentro de Acordeones2026 · 18 tracks
MVMano A Mano, Alejandro Durán Y Miguel Durán, Vol. 22025 · 20 tracks
MJMano A Mano, Alejandro Durán Y Miguel Durán Jr.2025 · 10 tracks
MDMano A Mano, Alejandro Durán Y Miguel Durán2025 · 10 tracks
MDMano A Mano, Alejandro Durán Y Enrique Díaz2025 · 10 tracks
ÉOÉpoca de Oro2020 · 12 tracks
AOAlbum de Oro2020 · 30 tracks
MTMaldito Trago2019 · 12 tracks
MCMis Primeras Canciones2019 · 20 tracks
ÉVÉpoca De Oro, Vol. 22000 · 12 tracks
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About this person

He is considered one of the greatest vallenato musicians.

Country
Colombia
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 1989 · aged 70

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Cuerpo Cobarde2000

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