On the stage of Francisco El Hombre, in Plaza Alfonso López de Valledupar, the place King Vallenato was topped in 1989, Omar Geles obtained a heartfelt musical tribute from different singers and composers, who sang in unison a part of his hits.
With tears of their eyes, lots of of followers got here to the statue of Alfonso López Plaza to say goodbye to their photograph.
There had been unhappy scenes of agony final night time. Valledupar is silenced to pay attention solely to the songs of Geles’ sensible songs, whose legacy opens the brand new legend of Vallenato.
This sudden departure exhibits how troublesome it’s to stroll the paths of life, that though they’re embellished with stunning colours, their absence leaves a black and white function within the historical past of Vallenato.
The tribute started with loud applause echoing within the heart of Valledupar, whereas the casket sat on stage surrounded by purple, white and yellow flowers.
Valledupar doesn’t rise from these troublesome points. Omar Geles was the genius of the accordion and he’ll stay eternally within the lifetime of the vallenato universe that mourns him at the moment.
The tribute began with the participation of the group Los Diablitos de Colombia, with the track Historias, sung by hundreds of people that had been within the space.
He was adopted by Miguel Morales, with whom Geles recorded seven songs. “This is the scene the place we’re silent for the primary time and I really feel this nice ache. “We will say goodbye to him with the enjoyment he left in his songs, it will likely be eternally in Colombia and the world. She mentioned with tears in her eyes and sang ‘How do I return my God’.
Iván Villazón then went up on stage to pay his respects to his good friend, however he managed to do a verse of the track ‘How do I pay you’, his ache was seen and he apologized to these current.
In a spot the place grief was rising, and once they heard the voice of Churo Díaz, these current sang in unison ‘Ung zami’, a bit of music by which Omar Geles mentioned he was expressing himself.
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Silvestre Dangond additionally attended the glory ceremony. “He at all times made me really feel like we had been household, I had unforgettable moments. I inform you, my black man, that reaching Valledupar after listening to these tales was the longest journey of my life; Thank you for the 12 songs that you just gave me along with your soul, you’re certain that they are going to be profitable.”
Vallenato nonetheless doesn’t know what he has misplaced, the absence can be felt through the years as a result of it at all times retains vallenato alive and renewed. “It was a pleasure to document many songs for you, I say goodbye to my work and I say once more that Omar Geles is Calixto Ochoa of the brand new technology.
Likewise, Elder Dayan, Fabián Corrales, Petter Manjarrez, Yader Romero and Ana del Castillo appeared on stage, singing the final track that Omar Geles gave him titled ‘Te imaginé’.