PUERTO PLATA.- Due to his great imprint on popular art and the projection of merengue, maestro Wilfrido Vargas was honored during his lifetime during the recent celebration of the Atlantic Carnival in Barranquilla (Colombia).
The famous Puerto Plata musician was honored with a distinctive medal during his performance at the Orchestra Festival held in that Caribbean city of Colombia, which is famous for its carnival, music and vibrant culture.
There, maestro Wilfrido Vargas was received with music, soul and overflowing love to the rhythm of his very successful song “El Africano” by the international orchestra of the Colombian National Police.
“This meeting filled me with pride and emotion. You in this beautiful orchestra not only play instruments, you touch thousands of hearts… I take this moment as a treasure with me to the Dominican Republic,” said Vargas.
Reaffirming his popularity, Wilfrido Vargas, who with his fruitful and extensive career is known as a world ambassador of merengue, appeared at the Country Club of Barranquilla where he shared the stage with Eddy Herrera, who is one of his disciples.
“To all the beautiful people of Barranquilla who continue to give me an energy that continues to vibrate in my chest. Thank you for this unforgettable party!” he posted on his Facebook account: Wilfrido Vargas Music.
Likewise, Wilfrido thanked the massive support and show of affection from the public, since more than a concert, it was a living tribute to a century of tradition such as the Barranquilla Carnival.”
The singer-songwriter, musician and orchestra director born in Altamira (Puerto Plata), is one of those responsible for the internationalization of merengue, a musical genre that identifies the Dominican Republic.
The virtuoso has remained active in the art since 1972 to date, always with the chivalry that has characterized him, which is why at the 2018 Latin Grammy ceremony he received an award for musical excellence.
