Maracaibo 15 is a

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n gaita band. Founded in 1974 by singer Betulio Medina in

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, the name of this group reflects the fact that it was originally formed by 15 members. Maracaibo 15 combines gaita with other folkloric music genres, such as parranda, and international music genres such as cumbia and porro.

Notable songs

Other notable songs

*"Margarita" (1973) *"Toro Cimarron" (1982) *"Son Mis Deseos" (2004)

Discography (partial)

*''Lo Mejor De Maracaibo 15'' (FDCA 10191 ( LP) *''Maracaibo 15/90'' (LPF 10349 (LP)

Compilations

*"Palo Palo" (letter and music Manuel Gil) on ''Rough Guide To The Music Of Venezuela'' (2003, World Music Network (UK)) *"La Moza" on ''Las Mejores Gaitas, Volume 1'' (2005, Foca Records/IODA) *"Amparito" and " Parranda 87" on ''Las Mejores Gaitas Volume 2'' (2005, IODA) *"Consuelito", "El Cañonazo", and "Palo Palo" on ''Las Mejores Gaitas Volume 3'' (2005, IODA) *"Viejo Año" on ''Gaitas Platinum'' (2005, IODA) *"La Primavera" on ''Gaitas Platinum 2'' (2005, IODA)

Notable songs

Other notable songs

Discography (partial)

Compilations

See also