Alejo Portela, Bogotá, Colombia, is a musician, arranger, photographer, video producer, and publicist. With his musical creativity and innovation, Portela captivates audiences when playing his accordion. He has shared the stage with great Colombian artists such as Carlos Vives, Silvestre Dangond, and Yeison Jimenez.

His love for Vallenato music has taken him to places around the world, including Mexico, Spain, and the United States. Portela is currently based in New York City, where he has participated in major events representing Colombian music, such as the pre-premiere of the film Encanto for Walt Disney Company, and The Colombian Film Festival with Egidio Cuadrado and Carlos Vives. He has been interviewed on radio, television, and in newspapers, including appearing on the cover of the El Diario de Nueva York.