Alfredo Gutiérrez (musician)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Gutiérrez and the second or maternal family name is Vital.
Alfredo Gutiérrez
Background information
Also known asRebelde del Acordeón
Born
Alfredo de Jesús Gutiérrez Vital

(1943-04-17) April 17, 1943
Paloquemao, Sucre, Colombia
Years active1951–present

Alfredo de Jesús Gutiérrez Vital (born April 17, 1943), known as Alfredo Gutiérrez, is a Colombian accordion player, composer, bandleader, and singer. He was a founding member of Los Corraleros de Majagual, and led the group until 1965. He later released albums with Los Caporales Del Magdalena, with his band the Estrellas, and as a solo artist. Gutiérrez won the accordionist competition of the Vallenato Legend Festival (and was crowned "vallenato king") three times. He is known for his ability to play the accordion with his feet.

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