Gentil Montaña

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