Omar Geles
Omar Geles | |
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Geles in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Omar Antonio Geles Suárez 15 February 1967 Valledupar, Colombia |
| Died | 21 May 2024 (aged 57) Valledupar, Colombia |
| Genres | Vallenato |
| Years active | 1985–2024 |
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.