The Mar de Acordeones Festival dressed up to pay a moving tribute to the vallenato artist Elder Dayán Díaz. In an evening full of emotion and recognition, friends, followers and colleagues gathered to celebrate the life and work of this singer of music.
The stage vibrated with the performances and surprises that his daughters gave him with an emotional song remembering his great work as a father as well, remembering his passion, talent and legacy in the vallenato genre.
Family, friends and his audience that always supports him came together to honor his memory and share anecdotes that highlighted his charisma, humility and dedication to music.
The audience was immersed in an atmosphere of nostalgia and gratitude, recognizing the enduring influence of Elder Dayan Díaz on Vallenatay music in the hearts of those who admire him.
The Mar de Acordeones Festival became the ideal setting for this well-deserved tribute that will be recorded in the history of Colombian music. The musical legacy of Elder Dayan Díaz continues to inspire new generations and keep the essence of vallenato alive. His unmistakable voice and style will continue to resonate in the hearts of those who love the music of his land.
As part of the event, the artist received the keys to the city of Santa Marta as an illustrious adopted son of this capital; which was delivered by the Secretary of Culture, Darío Linero Mejía; He also received a Style Note from the Magdalena Departmental Assembly and the District Council.
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PROGRAMMING
SEA OF ACCORDIONS FESTIVAL:
The capital of the Department of Magdalena is preparing to experience one of the most important folkloric festivals in the Caribbean. From June 6 to 9, lovers of Vallenato folklore will meet in the most beautiful bay in America to compete for the great statuette of the Sea of Accordions.
From the organization of this Festival, the entire community and visitors are invited to join this riot of Vallenato music and culture, which in this version pays tribute to Elder Dayán Díaz.
Below, we detail the activities scheduled for each day of the festival:
Thursday June 6 | Bay Ridge
– 9:00 am – Reception of participants and delivery of badges.
– 10:00 am – First eliminatory round of amateur accordion players, Group 1.
– 5:00 pm – Official opening of the festival.
Friday June 7 | Bay Ridge
– 9:00 am – First eliminatory round of amateur accordion players, Group 2.
– 2:00 pm – First qualifying round for professional accordion players (4-air performance).
– 7:00 pm – Second round of singers in the open category.
– 8:00 pm – First semi-final round of amateur accordion players (promenade and merengue interpretation).
Saturday June 8 | Bay Ridge
– 10:00 am – Second semi-final round of amateur accordion players (interpretation of son and puja).
– 2:00 pm – Semifinal of professional accordion players (4-air performance).
– 5:00 pm – Semifinal for singers in the open category.
– 7:00 pm – Final of amateur accordion players.
Sunday June 9 | Tablecloths and Crystals
– 5:00 pm – Doors opening.
– 6:00 pm – Final of singers in the open category.
– 7:00 pm – Final of professional accordion players.
– 8:00 pm – Special presentations by Elder Dayán and Lucas Dangond, Oscar Gamarra and Camilo Carvajal, and Julio Rojas and Tavo Sumoza.
We are waiting for you to enjoy the best of vallenato music together at the Mar de Acordeones Festival 2024!
