Gentil Montaña
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Gentil Montaña (1942–2011), born in Ibagué, was a classical guitarist and composer from Colombia. He was the director of the Fundación Gentil Montaña.
Compositions[]
Most notable among his compositions are four suites for guitar which include several popular Colombian dances such as the Bambuco, Guabina and Porro, as well as other Latin American dances such as the Cancion.
Recordings[]
- Montaña plays Montaña Vol.1 (rec. 2005 Caroni Music)
External links[]
- Homepage - http://www.gentilmontana.org/
- Fundacion Gentil Montaña
- Biography
- Documentary on maestro Gentil Montaña (from Biblioteca Nacional, Colombia)
- Obituary in Spanish, El Pais
- Obituary in Spanish, Caracol Radio, Colombia
Categories:
- Colombian classical guitarists
- Colombian composers
- Male composers
- Composers for the classical guitar
- 1942 births
- 2011 deaths
- Classical guitarist stubs
- South American musician stubs
- Colombian people stubs