It is a humid afternoon in San Jacinto, a small Colombian town located in the northern coast of the country. My friend Giuliano and I are crossing an unpaved road in order to visit Maestro Pello Yepez, a well known local musician. His face is all over San Jacinto; his picture is printed in the fliers that promote the Gaita Festival which is now taking place. Our main objective is to take the Gaita to Mr. Pello so we can hear him play. We are now on the borderline in which we are still able to ask questions and get answers directly from the elder Colombian musicians. Pello’s music has never been recorded that’s why it is of great importance to register what he has to say about the music and its history. As we get closer to his house we see his figure slowly walking out; His eyes are wide open, he says hi and immediately invites us to come in. We go through a small living room and then to the backyard.While we drink some beers there, Pello starts telling us his story and playing the gaita.He doesn’t have the same air he used to, and he doesn’t play the gaita as often. Pello never recorded his music and the air that seems to be leaving his body, also leave those melodies that made him a Legend in San Jacinto.
Pello yepez playing by himself in his backyard
"MIS AMIGOS"
Pello talking about
"LA RUEDA DE GAITA"
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