# Chilean Songwriter Gepe Reconstructs Songs From Memory

> Gepe rebuilds his music catalog using memory and Latin American collaborators.
- Title: Chilean Songwriter Gepe Reconstructs Songs From Memory
- Summary: Gepe rebuilds his music catalog using memory and Latin American collaborators. Chilean artist Gepe created ORO album by reconstructing songs from memory with…
- Keywords: gepe, oro, silvana estrada, alex ferreira, daniela spalla, chile, cumbia, music, culture, entertainment, Chilean, Songwriter
- Source: Consequence — https://consequence.net/2026/10/chilean-songwriter-gepe-reconstructs-his-catalog-from-memory-with-a-little-help-from-his-friends-on-oro
- Published: 2026-10-09T12:59:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gepe, oro, silvana estrada, alex ferreira, daniela spalla, chile, cumbia, music, culture, entertainment
## Gepe's New Album ORO
Chilean artist Gepe releases ORO album built from new versions of songs spanning his career.

> the previous album was this tremendous storm
## Reconstructing Songs From Memory
Gepe didn't listen to original songs but sang what he remembered creating new versions.

> i didn't listen to the original songs
## Latin American Collaborators
Silvana Estrada from Mexico, Alex Ferreira from Dominican Republic, and Daniela Spalla from Argentina collaborate.

> i'd even tell you i'm against nostalgia
## Song Transformations
Collaborators reimagined songs like hablar de ti and invierno with new musical styles.

> in the end i had to find a space for myself inside the vocal arrangement silvana had created
## Fruta y Té Challenge
Gepe nearly dropped fruta y té after reworking failed but found success with peruvian chicha.

> fruta y té arguably the song in his discography with the most to lose
## Live Performance Focus
Gepe returns to performing after studio break emphasizing live shows as essential to artistry.

> i've always said and i still believe that playing live is the essence of being an artist
## Future Music Exploration
Gepe explores chilean folklore and sounds for future creative projects.

> i'm digging around here and there to see what i can find
## Key takeaway

Chilean artist Gepe created ORO album by reconstructing songs from memory with Latin American collaborators.