African and French media reported today the passing of Malian vocalist Kasse Mady Diabaté. The acclaimed West African artist died at the age of 69…
Malian Legend Kasse Mady Diabaté Dies at 69
Category: Obituaries
Randy Scruggs Dies at 64
Country and bluegrass guitarist, producer and songwriter Randy Scruggs died on April 17, 2018. He won four Grammy Awards and was named “Musician of the…
Celebrated Album Designer Gary Burden Dies at 84
American artist, art director, and designer Gary Burden died March 9, 2018. He specialized in album covers. In the 1960s and 1970s, he designed covers…
Acclaimed Trumpeter Hugh Masekela Dies at 78
South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela, a leading jazz and world music artist died today, January 23, 2018 in Johannesburg. The Masekela family issued a press…
Reggae Drummer Steve Nisbett Dies at 69
Steel Pulse founder Steve “Grizzly” Nisbett died on January 18, 2018. Steve Nisbett was born in Nevis (West Indies) March 15, 1948. His family moved…
Renowned Native American Flute Player and Composer Joseph FireCrow Dies at 58
The Native American Music Awards & Association (NAMA) announced late last night that Award-winning Cheyenne musician and composer Joseph FireCrow died on Tuesday, July 11th,…
Cajun Accordion Master Belton Richard Dies at 77
Louisiana accordionist and vocalist Belton Richard died on June 21, 2017. He was a well-known Cajun accordionist who recorded various hits. Belton Richard was born…
World Music Producer David Lewiston Dies at 88
British traditional world music producer, traveler and sound archivist David Lewiston died May 29, 2017 in Hawaii. Lewiston was born in London and studied composition…
Southern Rock Icon Gregg Allman Dies at 69
Legendary Southern rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Gregg Allman passed away on May 27, 2017. Gregory LeNoir Allman was one of the founding members of the…
Blues Harmonica Virtuoso James Cotton Dies at 81
Acclaimed blues harmonica player James Cotton died on March 16, 2017. He was a legendary musician who had performed with some of blues’ greatest musicians…