co-founder of Festival the Vallenato Legend rafael escalona

Rafael Calixto Escalona Martínez (Patillal, Cesar, May 27, 1926 - Bogota, May 13, 2009) aka "Master Rafael Escalona", was a Colombian composer, considered one of the greatest composers of the vallenato music. Escalona was Ambassador of Colombia to Panama under President Alfonso López Michelsen. Along with Lopez and Consuelo Araújo was co-founder of the Vallenato Legend Festival
Gradually he collected stories that would be the basis of his famous vallenato; the first was made ​​in February 1943, when he was only 15; followed more than 100 compositions, tunes where you can not only rebuild their lives, but also the old Magdalena department, consisting of the current departments of Magdalena, Cesar and Guajira; support that has been given to the vallenato music to make it identity card of a region and a country. Escalona has received many honors, awards and been diplomatic, but perhaps the biggest was the recognition that Gabriel Garcia Marquez made ​​him when he said "One Hundred Years of Solitude was no more than a 350-page vallenato".

  song jaime molina 

                                         and   the house in the air

the life of diomedez diaz

He was born on the farm "Carrizal", in La Junta, village of San Juan del Cesar, Guajira, 26 May 1957 From humble peasant background, he spent his childhood working as a laborer. As a teenager he accidentally lost the right to receive a stone with some friends when trying to reach a cluster of mangos eye.

At fifteen, he worked as a bike messenger on Radio Guatapurí Valledupar, why they were released his first compositions, "La Negra" and "The Cantor Campesino", later recorded by Jorge Quiroz and Luciano Poveda. In 1976 he made ​​his recording debut with the accordion Nafer Duran, brother Alejandro Duran, the album "Heritage Vallenata". The nickname "El Cacique Board" owes it to Rafael Orozco, who named it in his interpretation of "Sweetie My Life" (1975), song written Diaz

second vallenato king colacho mendoza

Nicholas Elias Mendoza better known as colacho
He was born on April 15, 1936 in Savannas of Manuela (Guajira). Son of Andres Mendoza and Juana Daza. It was the second king vallenato
Vallenato King in 1969, after King of Kings in 1987.
Colacho was considered one of the most authentic interpreters of classic vallenato. Made famous songs alongside Diomedes Diaz as Bajo el Palmar, Simulation, Te Quiero Mucho, My Boy, or you need.

At this point it is necessary to highlight some of the conditions that allowed Colacho Mendoza advantage of favorable circumstances and excel in the domain of vallenato: his humility and constant availability for the renovation and adaptation to changing one after another are life of an existing tradition. That particular and uncommon aptitude Colacho Mendoza allowed to become a bridge between the period of the founding of the vallenato style-that of Alejo Durán, Abel Antonio Villa, Pacho Rada Andres Landeros, Lorenzo Morales, Emiliano Zuleta Baquero and Luis Enrique Martinez, among others, and the present time, Colacho is transitioning between the farmer or employee who is a musician in his spare time and full-time professional live music, ie, between the stage accordion music was still traditional, folk,

history the LEJO DURAN

LEJO DURAN (Gilberto Alejandro Durán Díaz) (1919-1989)

Accordionist, singer and author. It was the first King of the Festival of the Vallenato Legend, which started in 1968 was born in El Paso (Cesar) on February 9, 1919, surrounded by a family of musicians: his mother Jane Frances Villareal, singer from drums, his uncle Octavio Mendoza who stood out as a composer and accordionist, and Luis Felipe Duran Nafer skilled on the instrument and his father who ran the accordion. His people skills, the message conveyed, the easy way to communicate, their stay in the friendship, the seriousness of their word, all of which, taken together, to him an admirable person. His first recording was made in 1950 for the Atlantic label Barranquilla and there Guepaje included the topic later known as The Trap. Love women and life, had 25 children in 18 loves. The April 30, 1968 on the stage "Francisco the Man" of Valledupar was crowned the first King Vallenato in the first edition of the Vallenato Legend Festival organized by the governor of the newly created department of Cesar Alfonso López Michelsen and "The cacica »Consuelo Araujo Noguera-. In 1979, the Colombian Institute of Culture decided to record live music from the most authentic accordion. He died in Monteria on November 15, 1989, a victim of diabetes and heart failure. At his funeral, and it was impossible to move past his coffin had to be "hand in hand" to the platform and then to the cemetery. Their music pays homage to the Vallenata woman Fidelina, Alicia Adored, Evangelina, Elvira, Reyita, Candy, Molly, Kate, Angela, Cornelia, La Niña Guillo, Mayito, Cholita, are just some examples of women as his muse work. His extensive work of more than 500 compositions is a true reflection of the people and the culture vallenatos of which there are over 300 registered works.

the history vallenata

The festival was created in 1968 by the governor of Cesar Alfonso López Michelsen thanks to the initiative of composer Rafael Escalona and Consuelo Araújo Noguera cultural promoter. Gradually it became an event of national and international importance, as well as a meeting of political, artistic and cultural class Colombia. From its founding until 2001, when she was appointed Minister of Culture, the festival (and the Foundation, created in 1986) was directed by Consuelo Araújo Noguera. Currently the CEO of the Foundation is his son Rodolfo Molina Araújo.
The main events of the Festival, as the final, were made until 2003 on stage "Francisco the Man" on Alfonso Lopez Square. Since 2004, the Festival happened to be held in the park of the Vallenato Legend "Consuelo Araújo Noguera," built to accommodate the ever growing crowd of onlookers that the place was no longer able to support cultural, musical and folkloric resort. Participants compete on stage "Compai Chipuco" under the bandshell "Cachucha bacana".

The heats of the different categories are held at venues such as the Plaza Alfonso Lopez Coliseum Livestock Show "Pedro Castro Monsalvo" The Vallenata park, the neighborhood square Mayday

three benefits of mandarins

what are the benefits of mandarins
In the same way that other similar fruits, the main component of mandarins is water, but its main advantage is that it has very low levels of sugar. Therefore, consumption of tangerines will be very beneficial for weight loss diets and diuretic.

It also highlights the great contribution of vitamin C to provide us mandarins, which will be very beneficial to our defenses and act to adverse agents. This fruit also contains folic acid and provitamin A in large quantities.

Another benefit of this fruit of autumn and winter is their fiber content, which is essential to combat constipation.

Tangerines are also a great antioxidant, ie, delay the aging of cells.

The consumption of tangerines is recommended in people with hypertension, while not suitable for those suffering from gastrointestinal problems or kidney disease.

ten benefits of eating strawberries

the strawberry
Strawberries are not just a delicious fruit, but also a food loaded with numerous health benefits.

In addition to its antioxidant power as are known anti-inflammatory capabilities and enhancing health in general

Strawberries are low in calorie
are loads of antioxidant
   are a natural anti-inflammatory.
They are a rich source of vitamins. b and c
 manganese.
Contribute to bone health
Enhance eye health.
They have an anti-aging effect
They help you lose weight.
Because of its low calorie content and high nitrate content, strawberries are a good ally for weight loss diets. Helps reduce appetite, improve blood circulation and also are delicious

the Soursop

 the Soursop has many health benefits. Bittersweet is a favorite for a variety of juices and beverages. These are some of the benefits of eating soursop.
By eating the fruit soursop we can help attack cancer cells safely and naturally, without side effects like nausea, weight loss and hair loss
The substances contained in soursop make our body stay fit and helps us fight disease.
Soursop  leaf is effective in killing malignant cells from 12 types of cancer including colon, breast, prostate, lung and pancreatic cancer. The power of the soursop is 10,000 times stronger in terms of slowing the growth of cancer cells compared with chemotherapy is commonly used.

the magician

The magician is a fleshy, juicy fruit that is rich in magnesium and pro-vitamins A and C. It also has high concentrations of carbohydrates which makes having a high calorific value. The proportions of nutrients handle may vary depending on the type and quantity of fruit, and other factors that may be involved in the modification of its nutrients


Also, the handle has digestive properties because its high fiber content of magnesium and satisfying result in a beneficial effect for overweight and diabetes. It is also beneficial for people taking diuretics that cause them to lose potassium and bulimia, as the handle is very rich in this mineral

For its vitamin A is important for health. It has beneficial effect on the skin, eyes, hair, mucous membranes, bones and immune system. Also for its vitamin C helps in the absorption of iron, the formation of red blood cells, collagen, teeth and bones. Both vitamins have antioxidant properties.

The benefits of watermelon

The benefits of watermelon are innumerable. This fruit works wonders for both health and for beauty because it contains substances that help hydrate skin and cell regeneration
This fruit is naturally astringent and may be used as a skin tonic. You can use your pure juice or can be mixed with a little honey. It is left to the face and removed with water after 20 minutes. In addition it can be used on the neck and the bust area.
Watermelon juice as the pulp can also be added to natural beauty masks home

low calorie despite its sweet taste watermelon contains a low hidartacion porsentaje of carbon forms of sugars. 

It is a good food for lactating mother because it increases breast milk for kidney also sirbe facilitating the elimination of impurities via the piss

Know that our tropical fruits have superior medicinal properties

The great advantage we have is that tropical fruits are native to our lands, harvested throughout the year, are available in any market in all our cities, are inexpensive and, additionally, they offer an endless array of benefits that allow us , with regular consumption of them, ensuring excellent physical health.

This time this renowned therapist will talk about: guava, soursop, papaya, banana, mango, watermelon, pineapple, lemon, orange and blackberry.

For each, we identify the content of vitamins, nutrients and minerals that have, in addition to enlighten us about the most convenient ways to use and the diseases or conditions that heal or prevent, as well as the doses employed.

The broad spectrum of healing possibilities of tropical fruits reveals that, without question, our diet should have a high percentage of fruit, to keep our bodies running smoothly.

For this, we must become increasingly aware and seek increased intake of fruits and vegetables and healers, likewise, reduce the presence of meat and dairy products in our diet, since the latter are the main causes of imbalance the health of our stuff.

vitamins from fruits

vitamins from fruits

Fruits contain many essential vitamins and nutrients and therefore, its consumption is very beneficial to our health. They contain many important vitamins necessary for growth and human development.

















Benefits and vitamins from fruits
Vitamin A is present in many fruits, the most noteworthy are oranges, blackberries, watermelons, peaches, apples and kiwis. The benefits of this vitamin brings us to our body are cell reproduction, formation of hormones, stimulating the immune system and improving vision and hair growth.

Vitamin B1 can be found in bananas, raspberries, pears, lemons, oranges, mangoes, grapefruits and pineapples. The benefits of this vitamin contributes to our health are the proper functioning of the heart, nervous system and muscles.

Vitamin B2 can be found in the kiwi. This vitamin is necessary for production of red blood cells, growth, body development and reproduction.

We can find vitamin B3 in bananas, peaches, kiwis and melons. This vitamin is important for the proper functioning of the digestive system and the nervous system, for healthy skin and for normal growth.

Vitamin B5 can be found in fruits such as oranges and bananas. This vitamin provides many benefits to our health, among which the metabolism of food, cholesterol production, manufacture vitamin D and steroid hormones and the maintenance of a healthy digestive system.

Vitamin B6 can get the bananas and watermelons. This vitamin is necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, for the production of antibodies, the immune system maintenance, the production of red blood cells and the proper functioning of the nervous system.

In vitamin B9 folic acid and found folate and can be found in strawberries, kiwis, blackberries, oranges and bananas. This vitamin is necessary for cell growth, fetal development, the production of red blood cells, DNA, and the nervous system.

Vitamin C can be obtained from the pears, apples, lemons, strawberries, bananas, plums, raspberries, blackberries, grapes, mangoes and watermelons. This vitamin our health benefits preventing oxidation of free radicals, protecting cells and tissues, helping formation of collagen, cartilage, blood vessels and muscles. It is vital for the absorption of iron, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Vitamins yellow fruits
The yellow fruits contain a lot of vitamin C. Among the yellow and orange fruits are oranges, bananas, pineapple, guava, melon, mango, papaya and tangerines.

Vitamins acidic fruits
Among acidic fruits we highlight the lemon, tangerine, orange and grapefruit. These fruits are rich in vitamin C.

the juice

The fruit drinks are not only able to quench thirst. The truth is that many juices and

smoothies are nutritious for the comprehensive properties of fruits. A serves to detoxify our body, others however are perfect to remove fatigue and improve skin health. Today we will learn a little more about the benefits of juicing and licuados.son excellent source of vitamins and minerals, Vitamins activate enzymes that act as defense of our body. They also produce energy and are essential when it comes to benefit digestion, absorption and conversion of food. and it will become a key ally when losing weight.

Juices and smoothies to improve your health 

Maintain health: banana, orange, strawberry, mint leaves, soy milk 

Relaxation: apple, pineapple, mint, lemon. 

Tiredness : apple, orange, carrot, beet. 

It is very important that you realize that for some type of food or liquid presentation of juice, it is important to properly wash fruits and vegetables. 

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hello today I speak of a special fruit like papaya

hello today I'll share the benefits of papaya
the papaya is a tropical fruit with medicinal properties more
It is one of the most important and most consumed fruits. Highly appreciated for its nutritional properties and delicate flavor. Ideal for regimes to contain vitamins B1, B2 and B3 or Niacin, all of the B complex, which regulate the nervous system and the digestive system; fortify the heart muscle; protect the skin and hair and are essential for growth. It also contains vitamins A and C, is rich in minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, sulfur, silicon, sodium and potassium.
how to use it to reduce measures make a juice without sugar every morning
  masks for hair and ingredient and how to prepare it
1/2 small papaya
1 tablespoon honey
Extra virgin olive oil (variable amount as you have dry hair)
procedure:
Mix ingredients in a blender and trituralos.
Apply the mixture on dry hair and scalp and then cover your hair with a shower cap or plastic.
Leave on the mask about 30 min and then rinse and wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
Conditions hair and comb to the desired style.

i like the fruits

tha fruits and benefit

1. the apple

today voy to tell them about the benefit of eating apple

the apple is a fruit that you have benefit for lose weight

you also eating an  apple a day keeps cholesterol at bay and your skin also contains antioxidants that help eliminate  toxins from the body,this fruit found a significant contribution of vitamins, Apples are a favorite fruit diets to lose weight. For his great satiating power, are irreplaceable when it comes to losing weight. But ... do you know how many calories you have an apple? Get and calculates how many calories to your intake amounts every time you eat  a .







red apple has more calories than green apple and apple peel with far fewer calories without it. The latter is because the whole block, considered a negative calorie food, to be consumed with shell increases its properties