About Gentil Montaña
Lived 1942 – 2011 (aged 68–69). Gentil Montaña was a Colombian composer, guitarist and classical guitarist.
Gentil Montaña (1942 in Ibagué – 2011), was a classical guitarist and composer from Colombia. He was the director of the Fundación Gentil Montaña.
Compositions Most notable among his compositions are five 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)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gentil Montaña?
Colombian guitarist and composer
When was Gentil Montaña born?
Gentil Montaña was born in 1942 in Ibagué.
When did Gentil Montaña die?
Gentil Montaña died in 2011 in Bogotá.
What was Gentil Montaña's occupation?
Gentil Montaña was a composer, guitarist and classical guitarist.
What nationality was Gentil Montaña?
Gentil Montaña was Colombian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gentil Montaña. https://biography.guide/gentil-montana/
MLA: "Gentil Montaña." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gentil-montana/.
Chicago: "Gentil Montaña." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gentil-montana/.
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