Clásicos de la Provincia by Carlos Vives album artwork CD 1993
Colombian Cumbia Vallenato Colombia

Clásicos de la Provincia

By Carlos Vives

★★★★★ 4.8 / 5.0 (15,600 verified ratings)
Format: CD Released: 1993 Decade: 1990s Origin: Colombia #grammy-winner#vallenato#colombia

Curator Review & Historical Significance

The album that brought vallenato-cumbia to the world. Carlos Vives from Santa Marta, Colombia reimagined classic vallenato standards with electric guitars, rock energy, and traditional gaita flutes. 'La Gota Fría' became a global hit. Won the Grammy for Best Tropical Latin Album 1996. Tracklist verified via Discogs (Sonolux, 1993): 15 tracks including 'Alicia Adorada', 'La Hamaca Grande', and 'Pedazo de Acordeón'.

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Complete Tracklist

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15 Songs
  1. 01 La Gota Fría
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  2. 02 Amor Sensible
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  3. 03 Alicia Adorada
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  4. 04 La Hamaca Grande
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  5. 05 El Cantor de Fonseca
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  6. 06 Matilde Lina
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  7. 07 Altos del Rosario
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  8. 08 Honda Herida
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  9. 09 La Cañaguatera
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  10. 10 Lirio Rojo
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  11. 11 La Tijera
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  12. 12 Compae Chipuco
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  13. 13 Pedazo de Acordeón
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  14. 14 La Celosa
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  15. 15 Contestación a la Brasilera
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Album Information & Technical Overview

Artist / Ensemble Carlos Vives
Official Title Clásicos de la Provincia
Original Release Year 1993 (1990s)
Country of Origin Colombia
Primary Format CD (Original LP / Audio CD)
Subgenres Vallenato, Cumbia
Community Score 4.8 / 5.0 (15,600)
Catalog Category Colombian Cumbia

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Why is Clásicos de la Provincia considered essential in cumbia history?

The album that brought vallenato-cumbia to the world. Carlos Vives from Santa Marta, Colombia reimagined classic vallenato standards with electric guitars, rock energy, and traditional gaita flutes. 'La Gota Fría' became a global hit. Won the Grammy for Best Tropical Latin Album 1996. Tracklist verified via Discogs (Sonolux, 1993): 15 tracks including 'Alicia Adorada', 'La Hamaca Grande', and 'Pedazo de Acordeón'.

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