La Carranguerita formed in 1996 in Tutazá, Boyacá, with founding members Carlos Andrés Quintero on guitar and vocals, Fabio Torres on vocals and requinto guitar, and Juan Pablo Torres on vocals and bass. They play traditional Colombian music, and their song 'La Gallina Mellicera' has become something of an anthem at festivals around the country.
They've released albums like 'Raíces' in 1998, 'Carranguerita' in 2001, and the self-titled 'La Gallina Mellicera' in 2005. Their work has drawn some criticism from purists who feel they've strayed from traditional arrangements, but the group sees their approach as a way to keep the music alive for new listeners.
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