Ugandan media, and his official Facebook site, reported today the passing of celebrated world music artist Geoffrey Oryema. Oryema was born in Uganda and had…
Acclaimed Ugandan Musician Geoffrey Oryema Dies at 65
Category: Obituaries
Clarence Fountain, founder of Blind Boys of Alabama, Dies at 88
Clarence Fountain died Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 in a hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 88 years old. “Clarence Fountain was a founding member…
Malian Legend Kasse Mady Diabaté Dies at 69
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…
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…