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There seems to be so much diversity in Colombia in so many levels. I am really confused as to what to actually expect. I always new about some Arab populations in Colombia via comments made by people I have met from Colombia, but I am even more curious about how well they are integrated. I really don't think I am goi g to get a good enough taste of Colombia in 1 week. This is going to be tricky getting what I want out of this trip.
In reality Venezuela, Brazil and Argentina has more European diversity. All three favoured migration policies whereas Colombia was more suspicious of Marxist and Anarchist tendencies from Europe around the turn of the last century.
However, when it comes to Native American and African diversity, Colombia is by far more diverse and more traditionalist. It also has more cultural expressions that reflect its ethnic make-up mainly due to geographical isolation, a result of the extreme topography.
Re: Arab migration; it happened in three waves, first in the 1870/80's then again in the early 20th century and a final wave in the 1970's. Most are fully integrated.
Celedón is the man!!
Saw him at the Colombian Festival years ago, at the time he had the song "Ay Hombre" on the airwaves of Miami (Radio Caracol) and he had everyone singing along.
Had to chime that one in.
Even Brazilians are in on the Vallenato, they definitely know how to add cheese to it though!
Original by Fanny Lu
Original by Carlos Vives
Original by Fonseca
I saw Carlos Vives live this fall and he was really good. The concert was with Marc Anthony, also great, but Carlos played the 2nd half of the night and was a more entertaining.
Ok finally to wrap up the Guajira region and the wider Vallenato culture I leave examples of the two remaining sub-genres of Vallenato and the two main cities, Riohacha and Valledupar and a trailer of a film that depicts the mystical history and folklore surrounding Vallenato.
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Carlos Vives
