History Génesis

Génesis also known as Genesis de Colombia was a Colombian folk-rock band, formed in Bogotá - Colombia in 1972. Very popular during the 1970's, they are regarded as a significant part of the Colombian social progressive and hippie movements of the time.

Génesis released 8 studio albums (one as Maíz) and is considered a pioneer in fusing rock music with the native folk music of Colombia, and for a long time they were the most prominent rock musicians in the country, in a period where rock music had fallen out of fashion. The iconic Humberto Monroy of The Speakers, the driving force and founding member of the band, fell with unexpected sickness and died in 1992, bringing the band to an end.

Discography:

Gene-Sis A-Dios, Átomo, 1972

Génesis, Codiscos, 1974

Yakta Mama, Codiscos, 1975

Reuniom, Orbe, 1978

El Paso de Los Andes, CBS, 1981

En Un Planeta Lejano, CBS, 1982

Absolutamente Normal, CBS, 1987

* As Maíz

Maíz, 1982

Recompilations and reissues:

20 Años, Codiscos, 1995

Génesis, Guerssen, 2007

Yakta Mama, Guerssen, 2007

The only constant musician in the band was founding member Humberto Monroy, but many other musicians participated in the project:

Humberto Monroy - Vocals, songwriting, guitars, harmonica, zampoña.

Edgar Restrepo Caro (1972-1976) - Drums.

Federico Taborda "Sibius" (1972-1976) - Percussion, songwriting.

Tania Moreno(1972-1976) - Percussion.

Juan Fernando Echavarría (1973-1976) - Flute, percussion.

Guillermo "Marciano" Guzmán (1973-1975) - Bass.

Miguel Muñoz (1973-1976) - Guitars.

Armando Narvaez (1972-1988)- Guitars.

Betty Vargas (1974-1976) - Flute.

Mario Sarasti (1975-1976) - Bass.

Jorge Latorre "K Ch" (1972-1973) (1977-1990) - Drums.

Claudia Guerrero (1978-1981/1987-1988) - Percussion, backing vocals.

Cosme Castañeda (1980-1982) - Flute, guitars, strings.

Alfonso "Pocho" Chacón (1981-1984) - Bass.

Batier Edgardo Chaves (1981-1990) - Acoustic guitar, tiple, zampoña, harmonica.

Camilo Ferrans (1982-1986) - Electric guitar.

Javier Martínez Maya (1987) - Keyboards.

Jaime "Jimmy" Aguilar (1984-1990) - Bass.

Rubén Jaramillo (1980) - Percussion.

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