Nelson Velasquez Diaz

Nelson Velasquez Diaz is a renowned Colombian singer and composer known for his contributions to the Vallenato music genre. After his rendition of ‘Volver’ became a national success in 1995 as part of the ‘Orquídeas Vallenatas’ project with Orquídea Records, Nelson Velasquez established his presence in the Colombian music scene. The following year, his album Volver a Triunfar and the track ‘Quiero Saber de Ti’ further solidified his success, leading to his first international tours. In 1997, Velasquez, alongside accordionist Emerson Plata, formed ‘Los Inquietos del Vallenato,’ quickly achieving significant popularity across Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and among Latin communities in the United States and Europe.

His immense popularity was further recognized with the ‘Orquídea de Diamante’ award in Maracaibo, Venezuela. His 2007 album, Conquistando Corazones, featured ‘Casualidad,’ which became one of the most-viewed Vallenato songs on YouTube, and ‘Por Querer Olvidarte,’ recognized as Colombia’s song of the year. Velasquez continued to expand his discography with the release of Como Nunca in 2009. In 2012, he recorded Un Vallenato Sin Fronteras in collaboration with José Fernando ‘Morre’ Romero.

His latest single, ‘Obsesion (En Vivo),’ was released in 2022. Velasquez continues to perform at major venues and festivals, upholding a strong international presence and consistently engaging his dedicated fanbase across Latin America and beyond.