Many in the American bluegrass and country music community are mourning the death of Wade Mainer. Called the Grandfather of bluegrass, the famed banjo player…
Grandfather of Bluegrass Dies
Category: Obituaries
Influential Mississippi Bluesman David Honeyboy Edwards Dies
Legendary blues musician David Honeyboy Edwards died this morning Monday, August 29, 2011, about 3:00 am while resting peacefully at home. June 28, 1915 –…
Reggae Producer and Songwriter Joel Chin Dies at 35
VP Records announced today the passing of Joel Chin at the age of 35. Joel was shot last night (Tuesday, August 16) outside his home…
Renowned Flamenco Guitarist Moraito Chico Dies at 54
One of Spain’s finest guitarists died today at Hospital General de Jerez de la Frontera of lung cancer. Moraito Chico was one of the leading…
Renowned Canadian Accordonist Philippe Bruneau Dies in France
Virtuoso accordionist and composer Philippe Bruneau passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2011 in Forcalquier (France). He had been suffering from cancer. The funeral will…
A Giant of Haitian Music Lénord Fortuné ‘Azor’ Dies at 46
Haitian master drummer and singer Lénord Fortuné, also known as Azor, died July 16. He was 46. Azor was given a state funeral and he…
Colombian Tropical Music Star Joe Arroyo Dies at 55
Legendary Colombian singer, songwriter and composer Joe Arroyo died this morning, Tuesday, July 27th, 2011, at 7:45 a.m. at clínica La Asunción in Barranquilla (Colombia).…
Founder of The French Music Export Office Jean-François Michel Dies
Influential music industry developer Jean-François Michel passed away Saturday, July 23rd. Jean-François Michel was active in the music industry for many years. He namely founded…
Influential Guinean Musician Kanté Manfila Dies in Paris
Renowned Guinean guitarist and composer Kanté Manfila died in Paris on July 20, 2011 following a long illness. Kanté Manfila was born in 1946 in…
Renowned Argentine Folk Singer Facundo Cabral Killed
Argentine folk singer and songwriter Facundo Cabral was shot and killed Saturday, July 9, 2011 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Mr. Cabral was 74. Mr. Cabral…