Aníbal Velásquez Hurtado (born June 3, 1936) is a Colombian singer, composer and musician, recognized for playing the accordion.

He had his first hit ("La Gallina") in 1952 as part of the band Los Vallenatos del Magdalena with Carlos and Roberto Román and remained with the band until it disbanded due to Roberto's death.

[4] Due to the local rise in cartel-associated violent crime, Velásquez moved to Caracas, Venezuela in the 1970s and resided there for 18 years before returning to Barranquilla.

[3] Over his six-decade-long career, it is estimated Velásquez has recorded over 300 albums[2][5] and potentially over 500 singles.

[6] In 2019, Velásquez was reported to be seriously sick and was hospitalized in Barranquilla due to a severe lung infection.