When he heard of the demise of singer-songwriter and accordionist Omar Geles, a void was left between his colleagues and mates. The well-known composer left an vital mark on the vallenato style, due to his greatest compositions, made by vital legends. Classics like ‘Ways of Life’, ‘A Blanco y Negro’, ‘La Ex’, ‘La Applanadora’, ‘How I Pay My God’, different hits spotlight the expertise of the accordionist and actor.
One of the primary to talk was singer Farid Ortiz, who despatched a message of condolence to the singer’s household.
“Brother of my soul @omargeles and not using a phrase, God accepts you in his holy kingdom, you understand how I beloved you,” mentioned singer Farid Ortiz.
Similarly, the singer Miguel Morales expressed his ache within the information: “We are very harm, we now have misplaced one thing lovely in legends. We do not perceive, however God is the one who condemns our lives. The good occasions we had collectively. May God do his will.”
In addition, composer Fabián Corrales mentioned: “He did the very last thing with me. He mentioned to me: ‘Manito, we’re going to do one thing collectively that we now have by no means accomplished earlier than.'”
Carlos Vives, did the identical, expressing deep ache, “It isn’t simple to simply accept {that a} singer like Omar Geles, with such expertise, with nice pleasure, with many tales to inform, with such love for folks, simply left. I might let you know many tales about an artist who is actually loving, selfless, and beloved by everybody. I’ll miss you pricey Omar, relaxation in peace. We proceed on the paths of life till we meet once more”, these have been the heartfelt phrases that Carlos Vives devoted to Omar Geles.
Vallenato Elder Dayán Díaz, one of many sons of ‘El Cacique de La Junta’, Diomedes Díaz, mentioned: “Legends mourn… Omar Geles might God obtain you in his holy glory.”
The well-known singer Poncho Zuleta, who is among the accordion musicians, wrote: “My God, solely you recognize why” to precise his disappointment on the demise of the composer.
Vallenato singer Kanner Morales, son of Miguel Morales, additionally fired the composer of hits like Tarde con lo conno. “Oh my uncle Omar Geles, that is unbelievable… there are such a lot of issues I want I might do with you… God settle for you in his holy kingdom,” he wrote.
The phrases of condolence didn’t come solely from Vallenato’s music facet, however musicians on the stage of Santiago Cruz additionally participated in saying goodbye to this well-known singer. “What unhappy information is the departure of the good Omar Geles, an awesome composer, and a form smile. Let there be peace on his grave and sympathy to his household,” he mentioned on social media.