Fidel Pablo Guerrero Gutiérrez (Quito, Ecuador, November 1, 1962) is a prominent Ecuadorian musical historian, researcher, and author. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Guerrero has written more than 20 books on Ecuadorian music, including the comprehensive Enciclopedia de la música ecuatoriana. He studied at the Conservatorio Nacional de Música and holds a degree in Musical Pedagogy from the Universidad Técnica de Manabí. Guerrero is the founder of the Corporación Musicológica Ecuatoriana (CONMÚSICA) and has been recognized by the Academia Nacional de Historia for his extensive contributions to preserving Ecuador’s musical heritage.
Early Life and Education
Pablo Guerrero Gutiérrez, born November 1, 1962, in Quito, Ecuador, is a prominent musical historian and researcher. He initially studied music at the Conservatorio Nacional de Música in Ecuador. Later, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Educational Sciences, specializing in Musical Pedagogy, from the Universidad Técnica de Manabí. Guerrero has been deeply involved in the field of music research since the early 1980s.
Literary Career and Research
Over the past 30 years, Guerrero has dedicated his career to the study of Ecuadorian music, contributing significantly through his extensive research and publications. He has authored more than 20 books on the subject, with notable works including the “Enciclopedia de la música ecuatoriana” in two volumes. His research spans various aspects of Ecuadorian music, from traditional genres like the pasillo to influential Ecuadorian musicians, such as in his book “Carlos Bonilla Chávez: mil años de música” (2010).
Guerrero’s work is utilized by scholars internationally and is a critical resource for understanding the musical heritage of Ecuador. His early professional activities included collaborating with the magazine Opus and cataloging music for the Archivo del Banco Central del Ecuador. He also founded the Corporación Musicológica Ecuatoriana (CONMÚSICA), an organization that promotes the study and dissemination of Ecuadorian music.
Personal Life and Ongoing Projects
Pablo Guerrero continues to contribute to the field of musicology through his role in organizing the Archivo Equinoccial de la Música Ecuatoriana (AEQ), which preserves Ecuador’s musical legacy. He is also involved in the establishment of the Centro Cultural Pumamaqui, located in Pomasqui, near Quito, which focuses on the cultural preservation and promotion of Ecuadorian music.
Legacy and Recognition
Guerrero’s contributions to musicology have been widely recognized. He was inducted into the Academia Nacional de Historia for his outstanding research and scholarly work. His dedication to preserving Ecuador’s musical heritage has earned him numerous awards and recognitions, and his publications continue to be referenced by academics worldwide.
Selected Works
- Enciclopedia de la música ecuatoriana (2 volumes, 2002–2005)
- El pasillo en el Ecuador (1996)
- Carlos Bonilla Chávez: mil años de música (2010)
- Voces en la sombra: Juan Pablo Muñoz Sanz (2007)
- Músicos del Ecuador (1995)
- Noticias musicales: la música en Quito y el Teatro Sucre en el siglo XX (2005)
- Primicias de la guitarra ecuatoriana (1988)
- Corsino Durán Carrión (1994)
- La música en el Ecuador: panorámica de las artes musicales (1996)
- Gonzalo Benítez: tras una cortina de años (2006)
References
- Bibliografía de la Música Ecuatoriana en Línea. “Fidel Pablo Guerrero Gutiérrez.” Retrieved September 25, 2024, from Bibliografía Musical Ecuatoriana.
- Blogger Profile. “Fidel Pablo Guerrero Gutiérrez.” Retrieved September 25, 2024, from Blogger.
- Biblioteca Nacional del Ecuador. “Pablo Guerrero Gutiérrez.” Retrieved September 25, 2024, from Biblioteca Nacional.
- Google Books Search. “Pablo Guerrero Gutiérrez.” Retrieved September 25, 2024, from Google Books.
- New York Public Library Research Catalog. “Pablo Guerrero Gutiérrez.” Retrieved September 25, 2024, from NYPL.