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🇨🇴 ÁNGEL VÁSQUEZ ORTIZ: Creator of the "Vasqueson"

The Master Accordionist Who Fused Colombian Rhythm with Caribbean Swing

Origin and Context

Ángel Nicolás Vásquez Ortiz was born in **Santa Rosa de Lima, Bolívar**, Colombia. He was the son of Nicolás Vásquez from Sincerín and the younger brother of Nicolás Vásquez Lora, who owned the famous Cabaret **El Niño de Oro** in Cartagena, a prominent venue where Ángel often performed for powerful local figures.

• **Musical Education:** He became a musician by ear, listening to the gatherings and runs of the old **juglaresque** (minstrel) accordionists from Magdalena Grande and the Great Bolívar savannas (Sucre and Córdoba).
• **Early Career:** His music began to circulate in the **1950s** through street performance, and his distinct style started taking shape around 1953.
• **International Reach:** In 1970, Ángel Vásquez was part of the Colombian Pavilion at the **Arts Exhibition in Korea** and completed successful tours in Japan and the United States.

The "Vasqueson" Style: A Unique Fusion

Ángel Vásquez uniquely self-defined his style as **"Vasqueson"**—a naming convention later mirrored by musicians like Joe Arroyo ("Joeson")—marking a singular identity in the musical universe.

Key Stylistic Elements (According to Maestro Rodrigo Rodríguez):

• **Left Hand Bass (The Personal Seal):** The left hand develops a repetitive, marcato **obstinate bass line**, considered the accordionist's personal signature.
• **Right Hand Melody (Antillean Influence):** The right hand develops a melody with percussive accents (like the *caja* drum and cowbell), actively seeking the **Antillean sound of the Cuban *Son***.
• **Harmonization:** He masterfully combines the *tumbao* (groove) inherited from Cuban *Son* with the right-hand melodic line, achieving unique harmony based on simple chords.
• **Vocal Delivery:** His singing style is characterized by Caribbean mischief and humor (*picardía* and *humorada*).

The "Vasqueson" actively explored new sounds and looked outwards to the Caribbean, focusing more on **Cuban musicality** harmonized with the rhythms of the savanna, distancing itself from traditional Vallenato folklore.

Legacy and Contributions

• **"Pachanga en la Costa":** Researcher Julio Oñate notes that this successful track is considered the first recording of what was then called *charanga* (a musical format originating in 19th-century Cuba, with the rhythm being **Pachanga**).
• **Collaborations:** Ángel Vásquez recorded his musical creations with **Discos Fuentes** and also with the ensemble he formed with his children (including daughter **Ángela Vásquez Márquez**, a singer/guacharaquera for Las Musas del Vallenato, and son **José Vásquez**, an accordionist).
• **Eliseo Herrera:** Ángel accompanied the famous vocalist Eliseo Herrera on the accordion for three of his LPs.
• **Thematic Work:** His compositions often feature allusions to nature and medicinal plants, reflecting Afro-Colombian and Indian ancestral knowledge (e.g., songs like "Mandinga" and "Matimbá").

Despite his incredible trajectory—performing in numerous historic Cartagena venues like El Tabarín, Club Guanipa, and La Brinca Brinca—and his unique musical creation, the "Vasqueson," Ángel Vásquez Ortiz remains an artist whose work deserves greater recognition in Colombian and Caribbean music history.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Changes to International Shipping

Dear Customers,

Due to the recent and **significant changes in US customs regulations**, specifically the elimination of the historic tariff exemption known as **"De Minimis"**, we are required to implement crucial adjustments to our international logistics.

This new regulation, which subjects almost all shipments to tariffs, has caused a **temporary disruption** in standard postal and parcel services from Mexico to several destinations.

NEW SHIPPING POLICY: Exclusive Use of Private Courier

To ensure your orders arrive safely, with full traceability, and in legal compliance, we are migrating our shipping exclusively to **private courier services (e.g., UPS)** for all orders destined for the:

• **United States of America (USA)**
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Effective immediately, our preferred choice will be **UPS**, a company with the capacity and expertise to handle the complexity of the new customs requirements. We are actively seeking the best rates and service quality.

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Rest of the World

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EXCLUSIVE UPS SHIPPING RATES

Due to the recent elimination of the **"De Minimis"** exemption and the resulting disruption of traditional postal services, **Private Courier (UPS)** is now the **only available shipping method** for the **USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Australia**.

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1. Singles Records (7" / 45 RPM)

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• The record has been cleaned with the **Spin-Clean washing system**.
• The inner sleeve has been replaced with a new white generic sleeve. The record has been placed in a new outer sleeve.
• The vinyl has been inspected with an **Ott-Lite lamp** to determine its condition. The package will be professionally and securely packaged for shipment.

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• LP / Singles:
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Grading and Sound

Our grading follows the international standard:

• Almost flawless (**NM**)
• Excellent (**EX**)
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Please note that the sound of a record can vary depending on the type of turntable and cartridge used. Our grading is based on playback with a **Reloop 700 turntable and an Ortofon 2M cartridge**.

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