Lisandro Meza

Lisandro Meza Márquez, born on September 26, 1937, in El Piñal, Sucre, Colombia, was a prolific singer, composer, and accordionist renowned for his contributions to cumbia, porro, paseo, and vallenato music. His musical journey began in 1954 on his family's farm, where he showcased his talent with various instruments, including the accordion, piano, guitar, and gaita. In 1959, Lisandro Meza gained popularity with his composition "El Saludo," leading to a series of hits such as "La Gorra No Se Me Cae" (1963), "La Miseria Humana" (1976), "Entre Rejas" (1977), "El Guayabo de la Ye" (1978), "Baracunatana" (1981), and "Estás Pillao" (1982). He joined the renowned group Los Corraleros de Majagual in 1961, contributing to classics like "Suéltala Pa' Que Se Defienda." By 1965, Lisandro Meza formed his own ensemble, Lisandro Meza y Su Conjunto, further solidifying his influence in Colombian music. His participation in the Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata in 1969 earned him the affectionate title "El Rey sin Corona" ("The King Without a Crown"). Throughout his career, Lisandro Meza recorded approximately 110 albums, leaving an indelible mark on Latin American music. He passed away on December 23, 2023, in Sincelejo, Sucre, at the age of 86.

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