Génesis (band)

For the British band, see Genesis (band).
Géne-sis
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

Génesis was a Colombian folk-rock band, very popular during the 1970s.[1][2] They are regarded as a significant part of the Colombian social progressive and hippy movements of the time.[3] Génesis is considered a pioneer in fusing rock music with the native folk music of Colombia.[4] Colombian icon Humberto Monroy of Los Speakers was a founding member and driving force behind the band.[5]

Discography

References

  1. Rockin' Las Américas: The Global Politics of Rock in Latin/o America Deborah Pacini Hernandez, Héctor D. Fernández l'Hoeste, Eric Zolov - 2004 p183 "Bands like Génesis, with Humberto Monroy, Edgar Restrepo, and Juan Fernando Echavarría, and Malanga, with Chucho Merchán, Augusto Martelo, Amparo Cárdenas, Víctor Mencila, and Alexis Restrepo, began incorporating elements of Colombian music into their work."
  2. http://www.progresiva70s.com/entrevista_fiorilli.htm
  3. El pasaje de los hippies
  4. colombian_rock
  5. Guión 354-369 p62 1984 "... pero la agrupación inicial estaba compuesta por Rodrigo García, español, Humberto Monroy. actual director del Grupo Génesis, Oswaldo Hernández, Luis Dueñas, y Fernando Latorre."