The story is not unusual: A musician leaves his homeland and, though far away, he remains true to his roots and culture. That is the story of Diego Marulanda and his 16-member band Pacande. After leaving Colombia, Marulanda moved to Canada and established himself as an accomplished musician and songwriter. La Verraquera!, with all 10 tracks written by Marulanda, is a piece of Colombia you can carry around with you everywhere you go.
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