Portrait of Omar Geles

Omar Geles

Artists · Musicians

Colombian musician and songwriter (1967-2024)

About Omar Geles

Omar Antonio Geles Suárez (1967–2024) was a Colombian accordionist, singer, and songwriter. He was crowned Vallenato King after winning the accordionist competition of the Vallenato Legend Festival in 1989, and wrote hundreds of songs, which have been recorded by artists including Diomedes Díaz and Patricia Teherán.

Quick facts

Known for
Así lo quiere Dios, Tu pesadilla, Una hoja en blanco
Born
1967-02-15
Died
2024-05-21
Artist type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Bolívar
Associated area
Valledupar
Active period
1967-02-15 – 2024-05-21
Genres
latin, vallenato
Music tags
latin, vallenato
ISNI
000000004712057X
IPI
00236980640

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