Tags: Genre, Music Genre, Topical Concept.
A llanero (Spanish pronunciation: [ʝaˈneɾo] plainsman) is a Venezuelan or Colombian herder. The name is taken from the Llanos grasslands occupying western Venezuela and eastern Colombia. The Llanero were originally part Spanish and Indian and have a strong culture including a distinctive form of music.During the wars of independence Llaneros served in both armies and provided the bulk of the cavalry during the war.
