| Géne-sis | |
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| Also known as | Génesis de Colombia Maíz |
| Origin | Bogotá, Colombia |
| Genres | folk-rock psychedelic rock |
| Years active | 1972–1992 |
| Labels | Atomo Codiscos |
| Associated acts | Los Speakers |
| Past members | |
| Humberto Monroy Tania Moreno Claudia Kala Guerrero Ceballos Camilo Ferrans Guillermo Guzman Juan Fernando Echavarría Betty Vargas Jimmy Aguilar Edgar Restrepo Caro Federico Taborda Alfonso Chacon Jorge Latorre Batier Chavez |
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Génesis was a Colombian folk-rock band, very popular during the 1970s.[1] They are regarded as a significant part of the Colombian social progressive and hippy movements of the time.[2] Génesis is considered a pioneer in fusing rock music with the native folk music of Colombia.[3] Colombian icon Humberto Monroy of Los Speakers was a founding member and driving force behind the band.