Luis Enrique Martínez (musician)

Luis Enrique Martínez
Birth nameLuis Enrique Martínez Argote
Also known asEl Pollo Vallenato
Born(1922-02-24)24 February 1922–3
El Hatico, Fonseca, Colombia
Died(1995-03-25)25 March 1995 (aged 72–73)
Santa Marta, Colombia
SpouseRosalbina Serrano
Children6
Genresvallenato
Years active1947–1991

Luis Enrique Martínez Argote (1922 or 1923–1995), also known as El Pollo Vallenato, was a Colombian musician and songwriter. Martínez was one of the first to record accordion music in Colombia, alongside Abel Antonio Villa.: 95  He won the accordion competition of the Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata in 1973, and was described by Julio Oñate Martínez as "one of the greatest accordion players and performers in the history of vallenato music.": 439 

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