"DESDE LA MUERTE DE OMAR GELES NO SOY FELIZ"-WILFRAN CASTILLO

In this profound and emotional conversation, Wilfran Castillo opens his heart to discuss the most important moments of his career, the composition of some of vallenato's greatest hits, and the impact Omar Geles had on his life. During the episode, Wilfran reveals how iconic songs like “El Pasado Es Pasado” (The Past Is Past), “No Quería Engañarte” (I Didn't Want to Deceive You), “El Invierno Pasado” (The Winter Past), “Sapos y Cigarras” (Toads and Cicadas), “Tengo Ganas” (I Feel Like It), and many more came to be. He explains his creative process, how he finds the exact words to craft memorable songs, and why he considers songwriting a gift from God. He also talks about the competition among songwriters, his admiration for Tico Mercado, Kaleth Morales' influence on the evolution of vallenato, the origins of the so-called “New Wave,” and his opinion on the new generation of artists. Furthermore, he shares little-known details about his involvement in the formation of the group Kvrass, his relationship with Rafa Pérez, the opportunities Mexico opened up for him thanks to Servando Cano, and how he transitioned from being solely a songwriter to becoming a singer. One of the most moving moments comes when he speaks about Omar Geles and confesses that, although he moves on, he feels his happiness was never complete after his passing. An interview full of stories, lessons learned, songwriting, vallenato music, the music industry, and reflections on life, success, and friendship. #WilfranCastillo #OmarGeles #Vallenato #MusicalComposition #VallenatoPodcast