Colombia's Vallenato Folk Music Endangered: UNESCO
Colombia's Vallenato Folk Music Endangered: UNESCO
Published 1 December 2015 (5 hours 1 minutes ago)
War and commercial pop music are driving traditional Vallenato to the brink, according to UNESCO.
The United Nations cultural organization UNESCO warned Tuesday that Colombia's Vallenato folk music is endangered by conflict.
“The armed conflict in Colombia, a new wave of Vallenato and declining space for the 'parrandas' remain threats,” UNESCO stated.
Parrandas are traditional street gatherings in Colombia, where Vallenato is often played. Along with the instability spurred by Colombia's civil war, Vallenato is also being threatened by the commercial music industry.
The “new wave” of Vallenato “is marginalizing traditional Vallenato music and diminishing its role in social cohesion,” according to UNESCO.
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http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Colombias-Vallenato-Folk-Music-Endangered---UNESCO-20151201-0039.html
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