New York (NY), USA – Music impresario Ralph Mercado passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 4:30pm at Hackensack University Medical Center surrounded by his…
Influential Salsa Music Promoter Ralph Mercado Dies in New York
Category: Obituaries
Renowned Piedmont Blues Musician John Cephas Dies at 78
In a press release, Alligator Records announced that master blues guitarist and vocalist John Cephas died of natural causes on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. He…
Calypso Monarch The Mighty Duke Dies at 78
Popular Trinidadian singer The Mighty Duke died January 13, 2009, due to myelofibrosis (an incurable blood disease) at age 78. Between 1968 and 1971, he…
Joe Cuba: The Father of New York Boogaloo has Passed
By Aurora Flores The "Father of Boogaloo," Joe Cuba, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 4 p.m. at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New…
Legendary Bassist Cachaito Dies
Many in the music world are mourning the loss of Cuban bassist Orlando “Cachaito” Lopez. Mr. Lopez died Monday, February 9, 2009 in a…
Mexican Musical Innovator Jorge Reyes Dies at 57
Iconic Mexican musician Jorge Reyes died of a heart attack on Saturday, February 7, 2009, at his recording studio. Jorge Reyes was 57. Jorge Reyes…
Influential Flamenco Guitarist Ramón de Algeciras Dies at 71
The Sociedad General de Autores y Editores (SGAE) confirmed yesterday the passing of Ramón de Algeciras on January 20, 2009, in Madrid. Ramón de…
Blues Musician Macavine Hayes Dies at 65
Blues musician Macavine Hayes died in his sleep Monday, January 12, 2009. He was 65 years old, and was signed to the Music Maker label.…
2008 Music Obituaries, December
World Music Central’s list of musicians, scholars and music industry professionals who left us in 2008. December 1 Mikel Laboa, 74, singer and songwriter. Mr.…
2008 Music Obituaries, November
World Music Central’s list of musicians, scholars and music industry professionals who left us in 2008. 1 Jimmy Carl Black, 70, musician and singer. Mr.…