Vallenato Legend Náfer Durán Dies at 94
Náfer Durán, the 1976 Vallenato King and brother of Alejo Durán, has died at the age of 94. The accordionist and composer, crowned as the Vallenato King in 1976, has left the traditional music of Colombia in mourning. His death was confirmed by his son, composer Luis Durán Escorcia, through his social media accounts. Durán's passing represents the loss of one of the figures linked to the preservation of traditional vallenato.5 sourcesSee all sources