Colombian vallenato singer Silvestre Dangond opens up about taking a break from music, playing famous blind Colombian vallenato singer Leandro Díaz, the great influence Diomedes Díaz has had on him, his new 'Ta Malo Tour, moving to Bogotá It changed his life, he sings.” Marry Me” live and more!
Sylvester Dangond
Hello, I'm Silvestre Dangond and you're watching Billboard News.
Leila Cobo
Silvestre Dangond, welcome to Billboard!
Sylvester Dangond
Here I am!
Leila Cobo
Here I am, here we are, getting ready for the “Ta Malo” tour. It begins April 12 in Orlando and then moves to Miami.
Sylvester Dangond
I am anxious!
Leila Cobo
April 12 and then you will go to several cities in the United States.
Sylvester Dangond
17 cities!
Leila Cobo
17 cities, 17 arenas?
Sylvester Dangond
17.
Leila Cobo
Just vallenato?
Sylvester Dangond
Only vallenato Ventiao. Only Vallentato Ventiao. A 22-year career, many stories to tell. I think this is going to be one of those tours… I always say this, but there's something really important. Because everything that is happening in Colombia is going to be reflected here on the tour of the United States.
Leila Cobo
Like what? What is happening in Colombia that we…?
Sylvester Dangond
Well, for a while, almost a year I stayed away from the stage, and well now I'm back recharged in every way.
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