bergenPAC Will Welcome Colombian Singer-Songwriter Jorge Celedon This February

Jorge Celedón, known as "The Prince of Vallenato," is a Colombian singer-songwriter who comes from a musical family. His first performance was with his uncle Daniel Celedón, the renowned vallenato singer, in his own group called Doble Poder (Double Power). This helped him to become a great star of vallenato by the time he was an adult.

Celedón is recognized for his talent, charisma and simplicity. He is an outstanding singer of vallenato music and many of his songs have become blockbusters hits, like "Ay Hombe," "Parranda en el Cafetal," "Juepa je," "Sin Perdón," "Me dejó solito," "Todo por nada" and "Te Cantaré"

Celedón and his vallenato group were nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards in 2007. At the 8th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, Celedón and accordionist Jimmy Zambrano received the award in the category Cumbia/Vallenato for their album Son... Para El Mund. In 2008, he performed in front of President George W. Bush at an event at the White House in celebration of Colombian Independence Day.

Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling the Box Office at (201) 227-1030. bergenPAC is located at 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631. Visit www.bergenpac.org for more information.

Founded in 2003, the 1,367-seat Bergen Performing Arts Center, or bergenPAC, is the area's cultural mecca. Housed in a historic Art Deco-style theater boasting one of the finest acoustic halls in the United States, bergenPAC attracts a stellar roster of world-class entertainment. The jewel in our crown is The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC - the innovative, educational performing arts initiative that, through programs, classes, outreach, school shows, and main theater presented shows, reach more than 30,000 students and community youth annually. The Performing Arts School provides community youth, age 2 months to 21 years, with unique, "hands-on" training in music, dance and theater by industry professionals. It is through the ongoing generosity of sponsors, donors, members, and patrons that the not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation bergenPAC and The Performing Arts School are able to thrive and enrich our community.