Cuban vocalist, songwriter and tres player Reinaldo Hierrezuelo, better known as Rey Caney, died on Tuesday, February 23rd in Havana. Rey Caney was a highly…
Cuban Musician Reinaldo Hierrezuelo, Rey Caney, Dies at 89
Category: Obituaries
Veteran Trinidadian Bandleader ‘Pal’ Joey Lewis Dies
Joey Lewis, who, for 6 decades, led the longest -running, and last of Trinidad’s popular dance orchestras, died in the early hours of February 8,…
Les Moncada Remembers Latin Trumpet Legend Alfredo “Chocolate” Armenteros Sr.
When it comes to the Latin music world, the living legend of trumpet players was Alfredo “Chocolate” Armenteros Sr., who passed on January 6, 2016…
Celebrated Flamenco Singer Manuel Agujetas Dies at 76
One of Spain’s best known flamenco vocalists, Manuel de los Santos Pastor, better known as ‘Agujetas’ or ‘Agujetas de Jerez’, passed away December 25…
New Orleans Legend Allen Toussaint Dies in Madrid at 77
Pianist, singer-songwriter, composer and producer Allen Toussaint passed away this morning, November 10, 2015 in Madrid after a live performance. Shortly after his concert…
Top Percussionist Raul Rekow Dies in California
American percussionist Raul Rekow passed away November 1st, 2015. Rekow was a member of the Carlos Santana band from 1976 through 2013 (with a…
Lindisfarne Guitarist Simon Cowe Dies in Canada
Lindisfarne announced the passing of Simon Cowe in their official web page: “It is with great sadness that we have to tell you that our…
Mariem Hassan’s Farewell
Aware that she had few weeks left to live, Mariem Hassan read a farewell to her family, friends and fans. Manuel Dominguez, Mariem’s producer…
Saharawi Music Star Mariem Hassan Dies in Refugee Camps
Mariem Hassan, one of the leading artists in the Saharawi music scene, passed away this morning, August 22, 2015, in the refugee camps near…
Gnawa Musician Mahmoud Guinia Has Died
Gnawa sintir musician and pioneer Mahmoud Guinia passed away Sunday, August 2nd after a prolonged illness. Mr. Guinia was 64. Considered the Godfather of Gnawan…