Click image for song "Horas y Minutos"

Mentioning the name "Los Brillantes," is to refer to a cultural emblem that has a four decades trajectory in Ecuador, first as a quartet and then as a trio. The name of the band was given to them by one of their fans while touring in the Caribbean: "Brillan con luz propia, ustedes deberían llamarse Los Brillantes."

Today, after 30 years of absence of this talented trio, one of its original members Víctor Galarza, has reformed the essence of the band and founded six years ago Los Tres Brillantes.

Accompanying Víctor is Patricia Valenzuela, on lead vocals, and Ricardo Almachi on guitar and backup vocals.

Los Tres Brillantes have toured with internationally renowned groups such as Los Panchos and Los Tres Reyes of México, Los Antares from Colombia, Los Kipus from Perú.

In Ecuador, the group visits various provinces playing in local festivals where they are well received by a nostalgic public.

The group has produced four musical CD's . The latest, Amor se dice cantando, is made up of 12 songs, one of which, "Horas y minutos,"is presented here.

For connoisseurs, Los Tres Brillantes is arguably the most well known Ecuadorian band outside the country.

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Updated: 11/01/04