Manuel Antolín Lenes Martínez, born in 1924 in Ciénaga de Oro, Córdoba, Colombia, was a distinguished clarinetist, composer, and bandleader whose work profoundly influenced Caribbean music. He founded several notable ensembles, including the Combo Orense, the Combo Los Galleros, Los Gaiteros de Antolín, the Sonora Cienaguera, and Antolín y Los Muchachos. His compositions, such as "Sonia," "La Vuelta de Pello," and "Roberto Ruiz," have become enduring classics. Collaborating with vocalists like Lucy González, known as "La Cieguita," and Pablo Flórez, "El Poeta del Sinú," Antolín's music masterfully blended traditional porros, cumbias, and gaitas, capturing the essence of the Córdoba region. His legacy continues to inspire and resonate within the rich tapestry of Colombian music. ([codiscos.com](https://codiscos.com/artists/Antolin-Y-Su-Combo-Orense?utm_source=openai))