Alfredo Gutiérrez (musician)

Alfredo Gutiérrez
Background information
Birth nameAlfredo de Jesús Gutiérrez Vital
Also known asRebelde del Acordeón
Born (1943-04-17) April 17, 1943
Paloquemao, Sucre, Colombia
Years active1951–present

Alfredo de Jesús Gutiérrez Vital (born April 17, 1943), known as Alfredo Gutiérrez, is a Colombian accordion player, composer, bandleader, and singer. He was a founding member of Los Corraleros de Majagual, and led the group until 1965. He later released albums with Los Caporales Del Magdalena, with his band the Estrellas, and as a solo artist. Gutiérrez won the "King of Vallenato" prize at the Vallenato Legend Festival three times. He is known for his ability to play the accordion with his feet.

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