Colombian vallenato singer Silvestre Dangond opens up about taking a break from music, playing famed blind Colombian vallenato singer Leandro Díaz, the great influence Diomedes Díaz has had on him, his new ‘Ta Malo Tour, how moving to Bogotá changed his life, sings “Cásate Conmigo” live and more!

Silvestre Dangond
Hi, I am Silvestre Dangond, and you are watching Billboard News.

Leila Cobo
Silvestre Dangond, welcome to Billboard!

Silvestre Dangond
Here I am!

Leila Cobo
Here I am, here we are, getting ready for the “Ta Malo” tour. It kicks off on April 12th in Orlando, then moves to Miami.

Silvestre Dangond
I am anxious!

Leila Cobo
April 12th, and then you will go to several cities across the U.S.

Silvestre Dangond
17 cities!

Leila Cobo
17 cities, 17 arenas?

Silvestre Dangond
17.

Leila Cobo
Only Vallenato?

Silvestre Dangond
Only Vallenato Ventiao. Only Vallentato Ventiao. A 22-year career, many stories to tell. I think this is going to be one of those tours… I always say this, but there is something really important. Because of all that is happening in Colombia is going to be reflected in here in the U.S. tour.

Leila Cobo
Like what? What is happening in Colombia that we…

Silvestre Dangond
Well, for a time, for almost one year I kept away from the stage, and well now I came back kind of recharged in every sense.

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