Luis Polibio Mayorga Acurio, known as Polibio Mayorga, is a pioneering Ecuadorian musician and composer born on January 19, 1932, in Ambato, Ecuador. Renowned for blending traditional Andean rhythms with modern electronic instruments, he introduced the Moog synthesizer into tropical music, creating a distinctive sound that revolutionized the genre. His 1967 composition "Cumbia Triste" is celebrated as Ecuador's first original cumbia. Throughout his career, Mayorga has released music under various pseudonyms and collaborated with groups like Quinteto Casino and Los Locos del Ritmo. In 2023, his influential work was honored in the compilation "Ecuatoriana: El Universo Paralelo de Polibio Mayorga 1969–1981," highlighting his enduring impact on Ecuadorian music. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polibio_Mayorga?utm_source=openai))