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World · 1992 · 5 tracks

Escalona, volumen 2

Carlos Vives

Sun-soaked accordion melodies and rustic storytelling. A vibrant, acoustic tribute to Colombian vallenato legend Rafael Escalona that feels like a coastal festival.

1992 · Polygram Colombia S.A.

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A sun-drenched celebration of regional heritage filled with rhythmic joy and narrative nostalgia.

Tracklist · 5 Tracks
02
El playonero
3:44
03
El general Dangond
3:28
06
El pirata de Loperena
3:25
08
Paraguachón
3:19
10
La mala suerte
2:34
Moments Worth Listening For
The rapid-fire accordion trills opening 'El pirata de Loperena' that mimic the fluttering of a nervous heart.
The playful vocal banter and 'compadre' shout-outs that make 'Paraguachón' feel like a live neighborhood party.
The sudden shift to a more somber, reflective tone in 'La mala suerte' as the lyrics contemplate mortality and memory.
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How does Escalona, volumen 2 sound next to the rest of Carlos Vives's catalogue?

Narrating+4.0σ

The vocals lean far further into narrating than the rest of the catalogue.

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