Silvestre Dangond, born May 12, 1980, in Urumita, Colombia, is a prominent figure in the vallenato genre. Influenced by his father, singer William José "El Palomo" Dangond Baquero, Silvestre began his musical journey performing at local events. In 2002, he released his debut album, "Tanto para ti," marking the start of a prolific career. Over the years, Dangond has blended traditional vallenato with contemporary sounds, collaborating with artists like Nicky Jam and Farruko. His albums, including "La 9ª batalla" (2013) and "Gente Valiente" (2017), have achieved significant success, solidifying his status as a leading artist in Latin music. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silvestre_Dangond?utm_source=openai))