Short bio Jose Barros
Full biography Jose Barros
Jos Benito Barros, also known as simply Jose Barros, was a prominent Colombian musician and composer born on March 21, 1915, in El Banco, Magdalena, Colombia. He is widely recognized for his contribution to Colombian music, particularly in genres such as cumbia, porro, rancheras, and tangos. He wrote over 800 songs during his illustrious career, covering various musical styles such as merengue, salsa, bolero, and tropical.
Barros started his musical career at a young age, learning to play the guitar and mandolin. He became increasingly interested in the folklore and music of the Colombian Caribbean region, which inspired his style. He is best known for songs like "El Pescador," "La Piragua," "Los Sabanales," and "La Pava Congona."
Jose Barros's music has been covered by many artists around the world and has become an important part of Colombian cultural heritage. He has also been recognized with various awards, such as the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
Barros's legacy continues to live through his music, which remains popular in Colombia and beyond. His music reflects the lively and vibrant culture of Colombia, and he remains an influential figure in Colombian music history.
Albums featuring Jose Barros
# | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
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1 | José Barros El Hombre De La Piragua(2×CD, Compilation) | 2018 | Yoyo Music | |
2 | José Barros, Carlos Y Juan Piña – Maestros(CD, ) | 2000 | Codiscos | |
3 | Francisco Zumaqué, Lucho Bermudez, José Barros, Jorge Villamil – Banco Popular. 40 Años De Sentimiento Popular(LP, Album) | 1990 | FM (5) | |
4 | Por La Orquesta De Colombia(LP, Album, Stereo) | 1987 | Producciones J.J. Mundo | |
5 | Canciones Ineditas De Jose Barros Su Voz Y Su Estilo(LP, Album) | 1985 | Interplay | |
6 | José Barros Y Su Piragua de Recuerdos | 1981 | Sonolux | |
7 | Jose Barros Y Los Trovadores / Gustavo Quintero Y Los Teen Agers – La Pava / La Cinta Verde(7", 45 RPM, Single) | 1974 | Discos Fuentes | |
8 | José Barros Y Su Conjunto Pocabuy – El Fabuloso Jose Barros(LP, Album, Mono) | - | Bambuco | |
9 | José Barros Con Los Gavilanes Del Banco – Juana Maria(LP, Album) | - | Harmony (4) | |
10 | Peñaranda Y Sus Muchachos / José Barros Con Los Trovadores De Barú – Soy De Barquisimeto / Me Voy Pa' Magangue(Shellac, 10") | - | Discos Fuentes | |
11 | Victor M. Acosta y Su Orquesta / José Barros – Zollozando La Abrace / Mala Suerte(7", 45 RPM) | - | Azteca Records (2) | |
12 | Los Éxitos Y Los Intérpretes De José Barros(LP, Compilation, Stereo) | - | Impacto (2) | |
13 | Bovea Y Sus Vallenatos, Aníbal Velásquez, Edmundo Arias, Fresia Saavedra, José Barros – Edmundo Arias , Anibal Velazquez(LP, Compilation) | - | Llanero Internacional |
Videos featuring Jose Barros
LA PIRAGUA - JOSE BARROS
LOS GAVILANES DEL BANCO
Momposina
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Momposina · José Barros
Homenaje a los Grandes Compositores de la Music Tropical Colombiana
℗ 2008 YOYO USA, Inc.
Released on: 2008-07-22
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Las Pilanderas
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Las Pilanderas · Billos Caracas Boys
Evocando a Billo's Caracas Boy's
℗ Sonotec
Released on: 1999-04-01
Author: Jose Barros
Composer: Jose Barros
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El Gallo Tuerto
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El Gallo Tuerto · José Barros
Homenaje a los Grandes Compositores de la Music Tropical Colombiana
℗ 2008 YOYO USA, Inc.
Released on: 2008-07-22
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