Harmony 10 It has become one of the most recognized cumbia orchestras in all of Peru; However, it has not been without controversy, the last of which was, precisely, the departure of Luis ‘Gato’ Bazán. On Tuesday, December 21, in an interview for Carlos Orozco’s YouTube program, the charismatic animator told in detail how and why he separated from the group.
The presenter said that, after the coronavirus pandemic began, it was determined that only some members would continue in the group, where until then it was included. “It remained in that a WhatsApp group was formed of those that were going to be considered for when the reactivation begins, we rehearsed for Christmas last year (2020), it was played and we fulfilled ”, he said.
He also explained that he was negotiating personalized greetings and mentions in the virtual events that they held in order to pay for their expenses, since his salary was not the same due to the situation.
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The ‘Cat’ Bazán He later said that he and other members of Armonía 10 began to be invited, separately, to the so-called ‘private ones’, so they met and played together continuously. According to him, these events were not to the liking of Walter Lozada, who ended up removing him from the orchestra.
“I began to transmit … (He said) ‘Hello, how are you friends, here we are Don Gato and his gang, we are in a private room’ … and they kept playing at dawn, that had a rebound on a TV channel and Don Gato and his gang bounced very quickly, “he said. “I get a message with a reminder and on the side it said ‘Walter Lozada deleted you from the WhatsApp group’”He added.
Finally, Luis ‘Gato’ Bazán He assured that he would have had no problem leaving Armonía 10 if they had asked him to do so and clarified that what really bothered him is that they have not communicated his departure personally. “What was it difficult for them to call me and say ‘Cat’, I know that you are already in another field and, therefore, you will no longer belong to the orchestra, I accepted it,” he said.
Harmony 10 pronounces on the departure of ‘Gato’ Bazán
In mid-July, Armonía 10 issued a brief statement about the departure of ‘Gato’ Bazán on Facebook. In said publication, it was indicated that the ‘Cat’ already had a new grouping.
“Clearing up doubts: Mr. Luis Bazán published a few days ago on his social networks that he has formed his new group, which was his always dream. We wish him the best on the path he has taken and gratitude will always be present ”.
Who is the ‘Gato’ Bazán?
Luis ‘Gato’ Bazán is an event entertainer. He is known for having been part of the Harmony 10 orchestra for 29 years.
Leandro Lozada, the new member and heir of Armonía 10
The young musician Leandro Lozada, son of Javier Lozada, was presented as one of the new new traces of the Piura group. In the publication that officially announced the incorporation of the singer to their ranks, they also stressed the commitment that Armonía 10 maintains with the training of new artists.
“It is with great emotion that we officially present to you who will occupy a place in our ranks, Leandro Lozada Yáñez, the heir to the Armonía 10 cumbia. (…) We are training new talents to continue with the legacy of cumbia throughout Peru and the world, ”the Instagram post reads.
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