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Jorge Velosa

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Biography

Jorge Luis Velosa Ruiz, born on October 6, 1949, in Ráquira, Boyacá, Colombia, is a singer-songwriter known as one of the initiators of carranguera music. From an early age, Velosa was immersed in the rural and campesino traditions of his region, which later influenced his artistic career. He initially pursued academic studies, earning a degree in veterinary medicine from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. In 1977, he founded the group Los Carrangueros de Ráquira, popularizing the carranga genre by blending traditional Andean rhythms with humorous and poetic lyrics reflecting rural life. Notable songs include "La cucharita" and "Julia, Julia, Julia". Velosa released several albums, including Una historia carranguera (2000) and Lero, Lero Candelero (2003), solidifying his influence in Colombian folk music.
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