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Category: Obituaries

Obituaries

Argentine Poet and Tango Rock Innovator Hugo Estevez Dies at 48

World Music Central News Room October 3, 2011 2 Comments

Singer-songwriter Hugo Estevez, better known as Peche, died Saturday, October 2nd, stabbed by a neighbor while he was walking his dog. Peche was a leading…

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Renowned Irish Musician and National Heritage Fellow Mike Rafferty Dies at 84

World Music Central News Room September 14, 2011 No Comments

Irish Flautist Mike Rafferty died Tuesday, September 13, 2011. He was 84. “On behalf of the National Endowment for the Arts, it is with great…

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Grandfather of Bluegrass Dies

TJ Nelson September 14, 2011 No Comments

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…

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Influential Mississippi Bluesman David Honeyboy Edwards Dies

World Music Central News Room August 29, 2011 No Comments

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 –…

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Reggae Producer and Songwriter Joel Chin Dies at 35

World Music Central News Room August 17, 2011 No Comments

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…

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Renowned Flamenco Guitarist Moraito Chico Dies at 54

Angel Romero August 10, 2011 6 Comments FlamencoMoraito Chico

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…

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Renowned Canadian Accordonist Philippe Bruneau Dies in France

World Music Central News Room August 9, 2011 1 Comment

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…

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A Giant of Haitian Music Lénord Fortuné ‘Azor’ Dies at 46

World Music Central News Room July 28, 2011 2 Comments

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…

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Colombian Tropical Music Star Joe Arroyo Dies at 55

World Music Central News Room July 26, 2011 No Comments

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).…

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Founder of The French Music Export Office Jean-François Michel Dies

World Music Central News Room July 26, 2011 1 Comment

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…

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