Obituary: Abelardo Carbonó (1948-2021) | Songlines
Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Obituary: Abelardo Carbonó (1948-2021)

By Jaime Andrés Monsalve

The 'godfather of champeta' has died, age 73

Abelardo Carbonó By Najle Silva

©Najle Silva

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