Vallenato Music Legend Omar Geles Passes Away
Last Tuesday, May twenty first, the music world mourned the lack of Omar Geles, a distinguished composer and singer of Vallenato music, in Valledupar, Colombia. The gifted accordion participant tragically succumbed to a cardiorespiratory arrest and was rushed to Erasmo clinic the place he was pronounced useless shortly after.
A big crowd gathered to pay their respects to the creator of beloved songs like “Ways of Life.” Friends and members of the family shared heartfelt phrases throughout the somber event. Juancho Geles, Omar’s brother, struggled to include his feelings as he expressed his grief in entrance of the gathered mourners.
Juan Manuel Geles, a staunch supporter of Omar all through his profession and present supervisor of Los Diablitos, attested to Omar’s humility and dedication to his craft. He thanked everybody who had supported Omar from a younger age and highlighted the late musician’s selflessness in guaranteeing his household’s well-being.
During the funeral, Juancho shared a touching message for Omar’s mom, speculating that maybe Omar couldn’t bear the considered dropping his mom and selected to depart first. Despite his personal ache and frustration, Juancho acknowledged his position as a pillar of power for the household throughout this tough time.