Colacho Mendoza
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Biography
Nicolás ElÃas Mendoza Daza, born 15 April 1936 in Sabanas de Manuela, CaracolÃ, San Juan del Cesar, Colombia, was a Colombian accordionist who became a prominent figure in vallenato music. After relocating to Valledupar in the 1950s, he played with local musicians and developed his accordion skills. He recorded with major vallenato artists and appeared on collaborations including early releases such as âTu serenataâ (1980) and worked on albums like Todo es para ti (1982) and El mundo (1984) with Diomedes DÃaz, demonstrating his mastery of the instrument within traditional vallenato styles. Mendoza collaborated with notable artists such as Poncho Zuleta, Jorge Oñate and Diomedes DÃaz throughout his recording career. He earned the title âRey Vallenatoâ at the Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata in 1969 and became the first âRey de Reyesâ in the festivalâs king-of-kings competition in 1987, underscoring his influence in the genre. Nicolás ElÃas Mendoza Daza passed away in Valledupar on 27 September 2003 at the age of 67, leaving a legacy preserved in his recordings and enduring recognition in Colombian musical heritage.
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- Ausencia by Colacho Mendoza
- Una De Mis Canciones by Colacho Mendoza
- Mensaje De Navidad by Colacho Mendoza
- Piedras Rodando
- Miraron Llorar un Hombre
- Tambien Te Puedo Olvidar
- La Daga
- Buen Amigo
- Mamacita Bonita
- Sigue Tu Camino
- Favor Que Me Haces
- Con Cartitas
- Las Abandonadas
- Corazon Cobarde
- Atras del Escenario
- Corona de Espinas
- Luz de Mi Vida
- Lo Que Tu Has Hecho
- Señor Gerente by Colacho Mendoza
- Asi Es La Vida by Colacho Mendoza
- Esperanza by Colacho Mendoza
- El Gavilan Mayor by Colacho Mendoza
- Rosita by Colacho Mendoza
- Amor Ausente by Colacho Mendoza
