Larry & Joe, "Se Murió La Fundadora," by Freddy Salcedo // GemsOnVHS™

I was in Raleigh, North Carolina hanging out with my buddy (and musical virtuoso) Joe Troop. Formerly of the band Che Apalache, he is now doing a new group with his friend Larry Bellorín. Larry is from Monagas, Venezuela and is a legend of Llanera music. One thing about being an immigrant to a new country though, you don't always end up doing the same thing you were doing in your original land. Sometimes even if you're an incredible, world class harp playing genius, you end up on a construction site. That is where we found Larry on this sweltering day, operating some heavy machinery. For lunch, Larry's wife brought the family and some good food, and we all sat around for a song.
Larry was able to quit construction in January to pursue music full time with Joe. Their debut album, Nuevo South Train, was produced by Charlie Hunter and was released March 24th this year.
They're touring coast to coast.
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If ya liked this field recording, you can find Larry and Joe on Instagram at @larryandjoe and you can stream their debut EP, "Nuevo South Train" on Spotify at open.spotify.com/album/52jAq8nsUAxkcs3tKhDxoU?si=tHH1tmVfQ76oSTzNfKAqNw. We're getting our field recordings on Spotify for y'all! Check 'em out at open.spotify.com/artist/7t78CwAbQIA6DKAKUKBYgl?si=V6VTcLxtQWupz0QpvbZYSA.

[@AcornFox]

life goals. nothing like an operator in high vis plucking a harp for lunchbreak. this is everything lol

[@DerKaiserBrazil]

Exactly that my friend !😂👏🏻👏🏻

[@larryandjoe]

Mil gracias, Gems!! We love you.

[@adamg574]

I’m gonna need a translator to understand the lyrics, but I’m glad to have discovered something new I enjoy tonight. Great music!

[@juanaguillon6093]

Beautiful voice hermano! Viva la raza!

[@sethmountain]

Larry Bellorin is incredible. This video is glorious, iconic. "One thing about being an immigrant to a new country though, you don't always end up doing the same thing you were doing in your original land. Sometimes even if you're an incredible, world class harp playing genius, you end up on a construction site." Thank you, Gems, what a moving snapshot. And may Larry thrive!

[@larryandjoe]

Thank you, Seth!!

[@sethmountain]

@@larryandjoe Keep doing what you guys are doing, you're making the world better one song at a time (love your other music too, Joe). Take it easy, but take it.

[@scottb4104]

@@larryandjoe amazing talent man, thank you!! If you keep playing on lunch breaks OSHA will have a problem though, random people will be all over the job site to listen

[@sammarrese-wheeler3308]

I'm so impressed at this man's well-kept nails while also working a construction job.

[@doug6875]

No idea what he is saying but this is incredible

[@AthaisC]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️ for giving him the opportunity to show his talent and story. You’re such a great person.

[@slowturtle6745]

When you said Harp I was expecting a harmonica. I'd gladly pay to hear this man play and sing.

[@larryandjoe]

well come on then, we're on tour.

[@ninfoxpunx]

As someone from Latin America, I find this really awesome!!

[@larryandjoe]

❤

[@kennykelley5107]

It takes a certain song or singer to make me have a tear in my eye...Red Sovine etc..He just earned a spot..Mi Amigo Bonita...

[@larryandjoe]

gracias kenny!

[@kennykelley5107]

Love to hear a renditon of Pedro Infante No Volvere...I think it could be a epic cover...Lets do this...👍💯🔥

[@joseph2832]

Very odd to see someone play harp with nails, very uncommon but he played beautifully! What a treat!

[@larryandjoe]

it's the only way to play! we travel with backups and glue

[@LucaBohn030]

Never seen a operator play the harp in the lunch break. Wholesome, everything's perfect! Thanks for giving him this chance.

[@ThisCreaturesFeatures]

Gems forever. For ever and ever.

[@greglbennett]

Que bonita!

[@sampopa1043]

“ hold on jefe I have to make the video now” lmao beautiful song

Que grato mi día, hoy volví en pensamiento a mi Linda Barinas, recordando a mi viejo querido Luis Arrieta en Guasimitos Barinas, por allá en los 80 conocí a Fredy Salcedo y sus dos canciones a "La fundadora". Hoy escucharla de tí me es un placer maestro. Un fuerte abrazo de un Barines en Phoenix, por aquí los esperamos, te traes a Joe👍🏼. Que viva mi llano y gracias EE.UU 🇻🇪🇺🇸

[@whydidntigetanysoup]

It’s so lovely to see folk music of all stripes archived and preserved. Thank you Larry and Joe for sharing this beautiful song! ❤

[@Sublime3556]

This is why the roads in Raleigh are never getting finished. Jking awesome find man!

[@aaronjohnson3613]

Thank you so much I love gems! I wept at such beauty my brother laughed at me then listened and cried

[@larryandjoe]

❤

[@andrewhyland8602]

This is a the best video you've ever made. This is what this project is all about. This is so beautiful.

[@larryandjoe]

So proud to be featured here!

[@alexgray8804]

Nice, I just got tickets to a festival and saw they’re on the lineup

[@larryandjoe]

which fest??

[@alexgray8804]

@@larryandjoe pickathon! Looking forward to your set now!🤙

[@kitpinesND]

This is a gift, im so thrilled and entranced. ❤❤❤

[@larryandjoe]

thanks for saying that!!

[@joanwalsh5348]

¡Que belleza!!!😊éxitos y bendición 🎉❤

[@jameylubben144]

This is my shit, poor Valencio… I try bump this as much as possible get my guys views up ya digg

[@aliscruces]

Muy sentida y bonita interpretación! Felicidades a mi hermano Larry! Que sigan tus éxitos!

[@larryandjoe]

gracias Ali!!

[@clumsiii]

no disrespect to Joe but for real I just wanna hear Larry Bellorin sing what a fantastic voice and harp

[@reddwing4368]

This is pulling at me Just like the moon does the salt seas

[@918kickinwing]

Unique. I love this youtube channel.

[@larryandjoe]

feeling lucky to be featured here

[@Yardmastr]

Wow ok let’s go

[@ElijahBrisley]

Amazing voice and talent, thanks for sharing!

[@nissi.k]

😮Oh I love this so much yes so much! He’s a beautiful artist! Thank you for posting this! Thanks also for the backstory, other notes, and links you provide!❤🥰🎶

[@larryandjoe]

thank you, Nissi!

[@nissi.k]

@@larryandjoe You are so welcome! What a privilege it is to listen to this again and again! Such wonderful vocals and impeccable harp playing! You are a marvellous musician and sing and play with passion! I say that to feed your heart not your ego! God Bless you! Thank you! 🙌🤍

[@connorpoinan72]

Beautiful song

[@larryandjoe]

a favorite venezuelan folk song

[@leslieholmes2899]

He plays a mean Harp.

[@larryandjoe]

it's a really nice harp!! jk - thanks

[@CriscoMeth]

​@@larryandjoe😂

[@BackWhenFM]

Incredible

[@larryandjoe]

gracias

[@bekwhite4677]

Stunning interpretation 👏👏👏

[@williammelo6460]

AHUEVOOOO! *grito*

[@Nahaufnahme24]

Will this awesome version of this song be available on spotify? I adore it!

[@cedarriver]

What a wonderful, wonderful song and what a wonderful rendition. Blows me away! Chords and lyrics below for anybody wanting to play along! Standard tuning, no Capo Intro Em D C B7 Em Verse 1 Em B7 Em / Am B7 / Am B7 Am B7 / Am Em Am Em / B7 Em Verse 2 E7 Am / B7 Em / C B7 Em / Am G B7 Em Verse 3 Em / E7 Am / D G / Am Em B7 Em / Am Em B7 Em / Am Em B7 Em Interlude Em D C B7 Em / Em D C B7 Em Verse 4 E7 Am / B7 Em Outro Em D C B7 Em [Intro] [Verse 1] Se murió, se murió, se murió Se murió La Fundadora, Se marchó la vaca mora y la garza triste llora Con dolor y sentimiento porque lo pregona el viento Que murió La Fundadora [Verse 1] Se murió, se murió, se murió Se murió La Fundadora, Se marchó la vaca mora y la garza triste llora Con dolor y sentimiento porque lo pregona el viento Que murió La Fundadora [Verse 2] Ayer el viejo Melecio La encontró en una cañada La miró que agonizaba y al poco tiempo murió Como pudo la arrastró con la yegua colorada [Verse 2] Ayer el viejo Melecio La encontró en una cañada La miró que agonizaba y al poco tiempo murió Como pudo la arrastró con la yegua colorada [Verse 3] Despierten al caporal Que le de vuelta al tranquero Que esta noche no hay lucero que nos vaya a acompañar Mi vaquita que se ha ido para nunca regresar Yo también me iré con ella porque no podré aguantar Cuando pite el toro zardo y no le escuche bramar [Verse 3] Despierten al caporal Que le de vuelta al tranquero Que esta noche no hay lucero que nos vaya a acompañar Mi vaquita que se ha ido para nunca regresar Yo también me iré con ella porque no podré aguantar Cuando pite el toro zardo y no le escuche bramar [Interlude] [Verse 3] Despierten al caporal Que le de vuelta al tranquero Que esta noche no hay lucero que nos vaya a acompañar Mi vaquita que se ha ido para nunca regresar Yo también me iré con ella porque no podré aguantar Cuando pite el toro zardo y no le escuche bramar [Verse 4] Que es puro cacho dice el vecino de Hato Carrao Que es puro rabo hasta el puntero lo han comentao [Outro]

[@spweasel]

A treat!

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

Beautiful and amazing! Thanks, y'all!

[@larryandjoe]

thank you scott!

[@thewhiteside124]

This brought me to tears; thank you for your work again man.

[@Sarah-fk9jj]

I saw Larry & Joe live at Rockygrass this year and it was a hoot!

[@grossibp]

Bravo Maestro!

[@larryandjoe]

Gracias!!

[@HorHaynEss]

Closed captions for the 2nd win, after this banger

[@stormyyoung6344]

Good performance for a job site concert he didn't even change clothes that's bad ass.

[@GemsOnVHS]

no time, had to go back to work. cheers!

[@jp-a1a729]

That was beautiful!

[@thegraydirewolf9325]

Absolutely and utterly beautifully done.

[@jesmercyhernandez3109]

Hermoso primo querido❤

[@rainad5482]

Gracious!! Music for clarity.

[@nickydiamonds288]

Finally so damn flavor in the mix!

[@lomig7800]

Magnifique

[@robertj4v]

Genial 🇻🇪🚀🚀

[@wilsonriggs2923]

Well shoot this is just great

[@tylerrichman9]

Excellent!

[@larryandjoe]

thanks!

[@Fredrick_T._Douchington_III]

🥀

[@bernardovilorialopez8240]

Excelente ejecución maestro!!

[@larryandjoe]

Gracias mano!

[@johnconnell5115]

That was amazing

[@Simco_]

Captions

[@seanmalczewski1998]

Did he eat Larry?

[@HexWolfMusic2024]

Anyone know what this song is about? I can’t understand the language but would love to know

[@GemsOnVHS]

there are actually closed captions now! you can click the little CC button for the translation. it is about a farmer whose cow dies, and the absolute tragedy that signals for the farmers life. really emo track lol. truly a folk song.

[@HexWolfMusic2024]

I love it even more now thank you!

[@emanonymous]

makes me wonder how many potentially great artists are out there spending all their time hustling for a buck

In our Venezuelan plain there is an old omen that says: "The llanero is the size of his commitment" Thank you USA for the opportunity and wherever you find an artist like him, give him your support, Larry must love to play the harp and sing . Thank you.

[@amybanks7021]

☺️ "promo sm"