Omar Geles

Omar Geles
Geles in 2013
Background information
Born
Omar Antonio Geles Suárez

(1967-02-15)15 February 1967
Valledupar, Colombia
Died21 May 2024(2024-05-21) (aged 57)
Valledupar, Colombia
GenresVallenato
Years active1985–2024
Spouse
Maren García

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.

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