Born in the valley between the Santa Marta and the Serranía del Perijá mountains near Colombia's Caribbean coast, the accordion-led sound of the vallenato is—alongside cumbia—one of the most robust traditions in Colombian music. And like cumbia, vallenato—whether a mournful son or an uptempo puya—has evolved considerably over the years, sopping up bits of reggaetón, rock and other styles while keeping its central rhythms and lively feel intact. From old favourites to la nueva ola, this playlist collects the best the genre has to offer. Our editors update these selections regularly. If you like a song, add it to your library.