Producción Radial: Preservación de las Costumbres y Tradiciones Orales por Medio de la Música Campesina en el Municipio de Soatá- Boyacá.

Abstract

The radio production titled "Preservation of Customs and Oral Traditions through Peasant Music in the Municipality of Soatá Boyacá" aimed to promote and disseminate carranguera music, a traditional musical genre from the Andean region of Colombia. This research highlighted the importance of peasant music not only as entertainment but also as a vehicle for transmitting stories, values, and traditional knowledge essential for local cultural identity. Through radio, an accessible and mass communication medium, the goal was to revitalize these cultural expressions, especially in a context where globalization and modernization threatened to extinguish these traditions. Jorge Velosa, a pioneer of carranguera music, significantly contributed to redefining and revitalizing this musical genre since the 1980s, giving it a new meaning and naming it "carranga." Carranguera music reflected the daily lives and challenges of peasants, becoming a melodic echo of their lives. This radio production used information collection methods such as interviews and life stories to create eight sound productions, each between 5 and 20 minutes, highlighting themes of preserving customs and oral traditions. The proposal was developed in the context of Soatá, Boyacá, a municipality known for its date production and cultural richness. With a projected population of 9,518 inhabitants in 2024, Soatá faced the loss of its oral traditions due to a lack of interest among the youth and the influence of external cultures. The radio presented itself as a powerful tool to combat this trend, providing an effective medium for disseminating peasant music and promoting cultural identity. The radio productions were broadcasted through the Andes Stereo 96.6 FM station, aiming not only to entertain but also to educate and raise awareness among the audience about the importance of preserving oral traditions. Carranguera music, played with indigenous instruments such as the carrasca, guacharaca, tiple, requinto, and guitar, played a fundamental role in connecting the community with its roots. Radio, with its ability to reach remote areas and its accessibility, was used to foster a sense of belonging and cultural recognition. The proposal underscored the urgent need to preserve Soatá's intangible cultural heritage and used radio as an edu-communicative platform to transmit important values such as solidarity, honesty, teamwork, and respect for the environment. The role of music in teaching history and culture was emphasized, and the goal was to promote positive social changes by spreading messages that foster equality and respect for human rights. The radio production not only preserved Soatá's collective memory but also strengthened the local cultural identity, connecting present generations with their roots and teaching valuable lessons for the future.