Escalona 100 años: Un vallenato que se volvió cachaco

Escalona 100 años: Un vallenato que se volvió cachaco is a commemorative exhibition celebrating the legacy of maestro Rafael Escalona, ​​one of the most representative figures of vallenato music in Colombia. In celebration of the centenary of his birth (1927–2027), this exhibition arrives in Bogotá as a tribute to his life, his work, and his profound impact on Colombia’s musical identity.

The exhibition offers a journey through key moments in his career via personal objects, archives, and a curation that reveals how his music transcended borders, connecting the Colombian Caribbean with the capital. Visitors can explore the composer’s history from an intimate perspective, recognizing his influence on popular culture and his deep connection with Bogotá, the city he called home for over three decades.

Hosted at the Rafael Escalona House Museum in Usaquén, this experience is ideal for those seeking cultural activities in Bogotá focused on heritage, Colombian music, and memory. An opportunity to get close to the legacy of an artist who turned vallenato into a universal language within the country.