Cholo Valderrama

World Music Singer

Birthday August 23, 1951

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Sogamoso, Colombia

Age 73 years old

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About

Legendary singer of Colombian llaneros music who became one of the most popular musicians of the genre internationally. He began releasing albums in the 70s and has released more than a dozen during his career, including Llanero Soy (1980), Mastranto (1999) and Joropo (2010). 

Before Fame

He was raised in the Colombian town of Paz de Ariporo, near the Pauto River. 

Trivia

His album ¡Caballo! (2008) earned him a Latin Grammy for Best Folk Album. 

Family Life

HIs real name is Orlando Valderrama. He has children with Carmen Elisa Flórez. 

Associated With

He collaborated with Carlos Vives on the album La Tierra del Olvido (1995).