Omar Geles, a prominent Colombian accordion player, composer and singer, died on May 21 at night due to a health problem that occurred during an activity he was doing with family and friends. The news of his death deeply impacted his followers and the Colombian music industry.
The singer left an immense void not only in the musical field, but also in his family. Geles was the father of seven children with four different women. Although he kept his relationships discreet, some details of his personal life have recently been revealed.
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Liliana Carrillo, his first love, is the mother of his two oldest children: Ómar Yesid and José Jorge. Carrillo died on May 30, 2023 in a clinic in Bogotá, after a long battle against cancer.. “I saw the little monkey over there, I started to itch her eye and we ended up falling in love with her. Like every dad, they don’t want her daughter to get involved with a musician, because we have a bad reputation,” Geles confessed in an interview collected by Today Magdalena Diary.
Another of the women in Geles’ life was Claudia Fontalvo, mother of his son Daniel Geles.. Although not many details about the relationship have been disclosed, it is known that Daniel was the fruit of this love and there is evidence of his face in several family images.
The identity of the mother of Stephani Geles, the accordion player’s third daughter, remains a mystery as she has kept her privacy away from the public eye.
Finally, It is known that the musician married Maren García more than a decade ago.. Despite having a 20-year age difference, the couple built a family with three children: Isabella, José Juan and José Mario. They got engaged in February 2021 and later celebrated their wedding that same year, according to various publications.
The personal life of Omar Geles was always an enigma for many of his followers, but his musical and family legacy will endure in the collective memory.
Omar Geles is a prominent Colombian accordion player, composer and singer. born in Valledupar on February 15, 1967. His influence on Vallenata music is considerable, not only because of his virtuosity on the accordion, but also because of his ability as a composer, creating important hits that have marked the history of the genre.
From an early age, Geles showed an inclination for music, influenced by his family and the cultural environment of Valledupar, the birthplace of vallenato. His career took off in the 1980s when he joined the group Los Diablitos, one of the most representative bands of the genre.. As leader of Los Diablitos, Geles managed to consolidate numerous hits that became classics of contemporary vallenato.
Among the best-known songs composed by Geles are The ways of the life, four roses and Find a confidant”, songs that have been performed by various vallenato artists and groups, achieving great acceptance and popularity in Colombia and other Spanish-speaking countries.
In addition to his role as an accordion player and composer, Omar Geles has also produced several albums, demonstrating his versatility and extensive knowledge in musical production. His unique style, which mixes traditional elements with modern touches, has contributed to the evolution of vallenato, making it an attractive genre for new generations.
Throughout his career, Geles has received multiple awards for his contribution to vallenato music. He has been awarded several awards and nominations, highlighting his work in events such as the Vallenata Legend Festival and the Latin Grammy.
In recent yearsGeles has continued his artistic work, collaborating with different artists and exploring new sounds within vallenato.. His influence remains relevant and his music continues to be a mandatory reference for those seeking to understand and enjoy vallenato at its best.
Omar Geles’ legacy is indisputable. His work has transcended beyond Colombian borders.leaving an indelible mark on the Latin American musical panorama and consolidating him as one of the essential figures of vallenato.
