Maracaibo 15


Maracaibo 15 is a Venezuelan gaita band. Founded in 1974 by singer Betulio Medina in Maracaibo, 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"
  • "Toro Cimarron"
  • "Son Mis Deseos"

    Discography (partial)

  • Lo Mejor De Maracaibo 15
  • ''Maracaibo 15/90''

    Compilations

  • "Palo Palo" on Rough Guide To The Music Of Venezuela
  • "La Moza" on Las Mejores Gaitas, Volume 1
  • "Amparito" and " Parranda 87" on Las Mejores Gaitas Volume 2
  • "Consuelito", "El Cañonazo", and "Palo Palo" on Las Mejores Gaitas Volume 3
  • "Viejo Año" on Gaitas Platinum
  • "La Primavera" on ''Gaitas Platinum 2''