Alfonso “Pompo” Aguado, one of the founders of Guaco, died on the morning of April 15 at the age of 78 after suffering from respiratory failure.
In the morning hours of this Saturday, April 15, the death at the age of 78 of Alfonso “Pompo” Aguado, who was one of the founders of the well-known musical band Guaco and brother of its current director, Gustavo Aguado, was announced.
León Magno Montiel, a Zulian broadcaster, was the one who announced the news of Aguado’s death through social networks. On Twitter, numerous people expressed their condolences and solidarity with the Guaco leader and his family.
I am sorry to inform you that today (4-15-2023) our friend ALFONSO AGUADO LEÓN, el Pompo, pioneer of GUACO, passed away, honors! @OfficialGuaco Light to your soul. @leonmagnom pic.twitter.com/vPtGDk27kt
– León Magno Montiel (@leonmagnom) April 15, 2023
One of those who spoke out for the death of “Pompo” Aguado was the governor of the Zulia state, Manuel Rosales, who indicated that the bagpiper left a “historical musical journey” and a legacy for generations of the musical genre he represents. He said that he will remember him as a “great friend” who dedicated his life to consolidating Guaco as who he is.
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The leader of Primero Justicia Juan Pablo Guanipa also spoke, who sent a “hug to the entire bagpiper world” for the death of the musician. In the same way, the pre-candidate of the aurinegra awning for the primaries, Henrique Capriles.
Alfonso “Pompo” Aguado leaves behind a historical musical journey and a legacy for the bagpiper world. We will remember him as a great friend who dedicated his life to the foundation and consolidation of the Guaco vzlana orchestra. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. Peace to his soul! pic.twitter.com/LqAxH9L7sr
– Manuel Rosales (@manuelrosalesg) April 15, 2023
My hug to all the bagpiper world and especially to the family @OfficialGuaco by the departure of one of its founders, Alfonso Pompo Aguado. To his family and friends all the solidarity. May God receive him in his bosom. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/EsZ8SRV5Nm
— Juan Pablo Guanipa (@JuanPGuanipa) April 15, 2023
Alfonso “Pompo” Aguado, a Zulian who deeply loved his roots, founder of the Guaco group and who leaves a great musical legacy, has departed for eternal life.
My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. God and Chinita receive him in eternal life. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/PstaWo5Stv
— Henrique Capriles R. (@hcapriles) April 15, 2023
On April 11, “Pompo” Aguado presented a picture of respiratory failure, which required him to be admitted to a clinic in the city of Maracaibo.
The “Superband of Venezuela”, Guaco, spoke in instagram regarding the death of one of its founders. He said that Alfonso Aguado was a “defender of Zulianity” and a traditional bagpiper “who understood the need to evolve to consolidate the unique and unrepeatable rhythm that Guaco means musically.”
Alfonso “Pompo” Aguado, together with his friends during his student days such as Mario Viloria, Fernando Plátano Domínguez and Luis Rincón got together to found Guaco with the purpose of being a bagpiper group and competing with groups already consolidated by 1962. in Zulia as Estrellas del Zulia, Rincón Morales, El Saladillo and Cardenales del Éxito.
In the beginning, the following were part of the group: Maritza Morales, who became the female voice, José Castillo, cuatrista and composer, Heriberto Molina and the singers Alcides Bonilla, José Tineo and Tino Rodríguez. Gustavo Aguado, Alfonso’s brother, was later incorporated, who was already projecting himself as a soloist, but required a special permit to perform, because he was a minor at that time.
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