Alfredo Gutierrez - A Mi Manera

Review by Colleen Oakley

Alfredo Gutierrez's album "A Mi Manera" is a tour de force of traditional Colombian vallenato music. The album is a celebration of Gutierrez's love for his country's musical heritage, and his passion for keeping that heritage alive and vibrant.

From the opening track "La Cumbia del Amor," Gutierrez's vocals are strong and passionate, backed by the driving rhythms of the accordion and percussion. The album's title track "A Mi Manera" is a classic vallenato tune, with Gutierrez's voice soaring over the intricate accordion lines.

Gutierrez's talent as a songwriter is on full display throughout the album, with tracks like "El Parrandón" and "La Vida Es Un Carnaval" showcasing his ability to write catchy, danceable tunes that stay true to the roots of vallenato.

Summary by Colleen Oakley

"A Mi Manera" is a must-have for anyone who loves traditional Colombian music. Gutierrez's passion and talent shine through on every track, making this album a true masterpiece of vallenato.