Artist
Silvestre Dangond
Personb. 1980 · La Guajira, Colombia, Colombia
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Bio
Silvestre Dangond is a Colombian vallenato singer and songwriter born in Urumita, La Guajira. He rose to prominence in the early 2000s with hits such as “La Gringa” and “La Ciquitrina,” establishing himself as one of the leading figures in modern vallenato. His music blends traditional vallenato with contemporary production, often incorporating pop and tropical elements. Dangond has released multiple chart-topping albums and collaborated with artists including Carlos Vives and Juanes. He is known for energetic live performances and has won several Latin Grammy Awards for his work in the regional Mexican and tropical genres.