Continued with the list of artists who left us in 2022. A selection from their wonderful creations.

Playlist :

Anteloper : One Living Genus (Pink Dolphins - International Anthem Recording Company - 2022)

The Sounds Of Liberation : Happy Tuesday (New Horizons - Dogtown Records – 1972)        

Abdul Wadud 10-8 Black Unity Trio : Birth, Life And Death (Al-Fatihah - Salaam Records - 1969) 

Janez Matičič : Hypnos (Traces Three - Editions Mego - 2014)

Philippe Boesmans : Sur Mi ( Intervalles II (Création Mondiale) / Sur Mi / Fanfare I - Musica Magna - 1974)

George Crumb : Songs, Drones And Refrains Of Death - Refrain Three / III. Canción De Jinete, 1860 / Refrain Four / IV. Casida Del Herido Por El Agua (Songs, Drones And Refrains Of Death / Apparition / A Little Suite For Christmas, A.D. 1979 - Bridge Records - 1991)

Philip Jeck 25-3 : Faith Coloccia & Philip Jeck : Speaking Stone (Stardust - Touch - 2021)

Tom Smith 20-1 To Live And Shave In L.A., Tom Smith : B5 - 1978.11.08 - WVVS Dubs And Remixes (Spatters Of A Royal Sperm - Hanson Records - 2019)

Paavo Heininen : Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 15 (1966) III. Ricercata (Paavo Heininen - Meet The composer - 1999) 

Party Knüllers X Jaimie Branch : Nailed Ace (Party Knüllers X Jaimie Branch At The Casa - Fred Lonberg Holm Self Released - 2019)

 

December (86)

• [31 Dec 2022] Anita Pointer (American singer for The Pointer Sisters), 74, cancer

Anita Pointer, one of the founding members of the Pointer Sisters, died Saturday, her family announced. She was 74. … via cbsnews.com

• [31 Dec 2022] Pietro Spada (Italian pianist and musicologist), 87

The death has been communicated of Pietro Spada, a highly regarded performer of classical masters who fell off the posterity rankings. … via slippedisc.com

• [31 Dec 2022] Jeremiah Green (American indie rock drummer for Modest Mouse), 45, cancer

Modest Mouse co-founding member and drummer Jeremiah Green has died at the age of 45 following a brief battle with cancer. … via consequence.net

• [31 Dec 2022] John Osterlind (American radio presenter for John Osterlind Classic Rock Show), 55

John Osterlind, a New Orleans host for Audacy’s WKBU (95.7 FM), died just before the start of the new year. … via radioink.com

• [29 Dec 2022] Willem de Ridder (Dutch anarchist and artist, founder of Fluxus), 83

Willem de Ridder (1939-2022), one of the founders of Paradiso, always went his never predictable course … via parool.nl

• [29 Dec 2022] Giovanni Pezzoli (Italian drummer for Stadio), 70

The drummer and founder of Stadio, Giovanni Pezzoli, has died at the age of 70. The Stadio themselves gave the news on their official Facebook page … via repubblica.it

• [29 Dec 2022] Margriet Eshuijs (Dutch singer), 70

She was one of the best singers in the country, but refused to surrender to the whims of the music industry. Margriet Eshuijs, immortal thanks to House for sale, died on Friday at the age of 70. … via parool.nl

• [29 Dec 2022] Eduard Artemyev (Russian composer), 85, pneumonia

Artemiev wrote music for many Soviet and Russian films, including Tarkovsky's films Solaris and Stalker, as well as the films Burnt by the Sun, The Citadel, and others. He died amid complications due to pneumonia … via rbc.ru

• [29 Dec 2022] Ian Tyson (Canadian singer for Ian & Sylvia), 89

The family of the late Canadian country legend Ian Tyson, CM AOE, has confirmed the singer-songwriter died from on-going health complications on December 29th, 2022 at his ranch in southern Alberta, Canada at age 89. … via lacombeonline.com

• [28 Dec 2022] Scott Nash (Australian hard rock bassist for Asteroid B-612)

Founding Asteroid B-612 bass player Scott Nash has passed away after a protracted illness. His partner Sarah posted the following on Facebook earlier today: With no fuss and a little bit of pain relief, the one-and-only Scotty Nash took his final bow last night. … via i94bar.com

• [28 Dec 2022] Black Stalin (Trinidadian calypso musician), 81

Leroy Calliste aka the Black Stalin has died. The 81-year-old bard passed away this morning at his home in San Fernando. … via loopnews.com

• [28 Dec 2022] Linda de Suza (Portuguese singer), 74, COVID-19

Teolinda Joaquina de Sousa Lança had been transferred to hospital on Wednesday "for respiratory failure" and was "positive for Covid-19". In her career, she has sold millions of records, mainly in France. … via lemonde.fr

• [27 Dec 2022] Jo Mersa Marley (Jamaican-American musician), 31, asthma attack

Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, son of musician Stephen Marley and the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley, has died. He was 31. … via nypost.com

• [27 Dec 2022] Harry Sheppard (American jazz vibraphonist), 94

Houston jazz legend Harry Sheppard, a vibraphone virtuoso who played with Billie Holiday and Benny Goodman, dies at 94. … via houstonchronicle.com

• [27 Dec 2022] Casey Jones (aka Brian Cassar) (British rock and roll singer and guitarist for Casey Jones & Governors), 86

It was the 1960s when Brian Casser rose to fame. The musician was better known by his stage name Casey Jones. "Don't ha ha" was the name of one of his big hits - catchy beat music that not only older people recognize immediately when they hear it. Jones and his band were in the German charts for a few weeks in 1965. … via hellwegeranzeiger.de

• [27 Dec 2022] Pat Briggs (American musician for Psychotica), 55

Patrick Briggs, singer and lead vocalist of glam rock band PSYCHOTICA, has reportedly passed away. No cause of death has been revealed. … via blabbermouth.net

• [26 Dec 2022] Alain Bernheim (French classical pianist), 91

We learn today, December 27, as we celebrate Saint John, the passage to the Eternal Orient of the Very Illustrious Brother Alain Bernheim (1931-2022), French pianist and eminent specialist in Freemasonry … via 450.fm

• [26 Dec 2022] Lars Lönndahl (Swedish singer and actor), 94

Sweden's first teen idol, the singer Lars Lönndahl (Lasse Lönndahl) has died, DN reports … via nyheter24.se

• [26 Dec 2022] Alexander Shevchenko (Russian singer, composer and producer for Alsou), 61

Today, the founder of the musical group Alsou "Architects" Yuri Davydov announced the death of a former member of the group Alexander Shevchenko. The singer died at the age of 62 … via monavista.ru

• [24 Dec 2022] Mampintsha (South African kwaito musician for Big Nuz), 40, stroke

Mampintsha of hit group Big Nuz has died. He was 40. According to reports, the South African musician died on Saturday after suffering a stroke last week. … via news24.com

• [24 Dec 2022] Madosini (South African musician), 78

Mpahleni who is popularly known as Madosini passed on Friday at St Mary’s Hospital in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, after a long illness, a family statement said. … via sowetanlive.co.za

• [23 Dec 2022] Maxi Jazz (English musician for Faithless), 65

Maxi Jazz was the lead vocalist in Faithless, a trance group best known for hits such as Insomnia and We Come 1. He also performed with the likes of Tiesto, Dido, Robbie Williams and Jamiroquai, and toured with his own group, Maxi Jazz and the E-Type Boys. … via sky.com

• [23 Dec 2022] Massimo Savić (Croatian singer for Dorian Gray), 60, lung cancer

The sad news was also confirmed by the record company Aquarius Records. Massimo died in the Vinogradska hospital, where he was treated for lung cancer. ... via total-croatia-news.com

• [22 Dec 2022] Walter "Wolfman" Washington (American blues singer and guitarist), 79, cancer

Walter “Wolfman” Washington, whose soulful voice, crisp guitar lines and toothy smile lit up New Orleans nightlife for 60 years, died Thursday at Passages Hospice of cancer. He had turned 79 on Dec. 20. ... via nola.com

• [22 Dec 2022] Thom Bell (Jamaican-born American songwriter, arranger and record producer), 79

Philadelphia’s own Thom Bell has passed away. He was 79. ... via blackamericaweb.com

• [22 Dec 2022] Big Scarr (American rapper), 22, drug overdose

The death of Memphis rapper Big Scarr is not considered suspicious, police said Friday. According to the Memphis Police Department, Scarr, whose real name was Alexander Woods, died Thursday. He was 22. ... via fox13memphis.com

• [21 Dec 2022] Harvey Jett ( American guitarist for Black Oak Arkansas), 73

Harvey Jett's passing on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 has been publicly announced by Harris Funeral Home Inc in Madisonville, KY. … via legacy.com

• [21 Dec 2022] Bilqees Khanum (Pakistani classical singer), 82

Renowned singer Bilqees Khanum passed away in Karachi on Wednesday after a prolonged illness. Her funeral prayers will be held at Imam Bargah Khairul Amal on Thursday. ... via tribune.com.pk

• [20 Dec 2022] Randy Begg (Canadian drummer for Wednesday), 71

We got an announcement that Randy Begg, founding drummer of the Canadian music group Wednesday (not to be confused with Wednesday 13 or the popular Wednesday television show), had passed away at the age of 71 … via weheartmusic.com

• [20 Dec 2022] Iain Templeton (British drummer for The La's)

The drummer of Liverpool’s Britpop collective Shack has passed away. ... via louderthanwar.com

• [20 Dec 2022] Anton Khabibulin (Russian guitarist for Tantsy Minus), 44

The guitarist of the musical group "Dancing Minus" Anton Khabibulin has died. On December 20, the team announced this in social networks. ... via iz.ru

• [19 Dec 2022] Stanley Drucker (American clarinetist), 93

Stanley Drucker Death – Legendary Principal Clarinet of the New York Philharmonic Stanley Drucker has sadly passed away ... via snbc13.com

• [19 Dec 2022] Claudisabel (Portuguese singer), 40, traffic collision

Claudisabel died in a tragic car accident after having been in Castanheira de Pêra to perform on the mobile stage of 'Domingão', on SIC. ... via noticiasaominuto.com

• [19 Dec 2022] Terry Hall (English singer for The Specials), 63

Terry Hall, the lead singer of the Specials and a former member of Fun Boy Three and the Colourfield, has died aged 63, his bandmates in the Specials have confirmed. ... via theguardian.com

• [18 Dec 2022] Wim Henderickx (Belgian composer and teacher), 60

Belgian contemporary music composer Wim Henderickx has died at the age of 60, the website of the Flemish music channel Klara announced on Sunday. He was one of the most important composers of contemporary music in Belgium. … via sudinfo.be

• [18 Dec 2022] Lando Buzzanca (Italian actor and singer), 87, broken femur

Dead Lando Buzzanca, the "male blackbird" of the Italian sexy comedy ... via repubblica.it

• [18 Dec 2022] Maggie Thrett (American actress for Star Trek and singer), 76

Maggie Thrett, the actress and singer who portrayed one of the three glamorous humanoids who require pills to keep them from aging on the early Star Trek episode “Mudd’s Women,” has died. She was 76. … via hollywoodreporter.com

• [18 Dec 2022] Martin Duffy (English keyboardist for Primal Scream), 55, fall

Primal Scream keyboardist Martin Duffy has died at the age of 55. The news was confirmed by his former band mate Tim Burgess. … via birminghamworld.uk

• [17 Dec 2022] Charlie Gracie (American rock singer), 86

American musician and singer Charlie Gracie has passed away at the age of 87. He was born on May 14, 1936 in Philadelphia. Since childhood, he was fond of country music and rhythm and blues. ... via stuki-druki.com

• [17 Dec 2022] Urmas Sisask (Estonian composer), 62

Composer Urmas Sisask (09.09.1960-17.12.2022) died on Saturday at the age of 62. ... via kultuur.err

• [16 Dec 2022] Bertha Barbee-McNeal (American singer for The Velvelettes), 82

She was a part of one of the great early Motown acts, and went on to a career helping other artists find their voices. Tonight we mourn the passing of Bertha Barbee-McNeal, co-founder of the Velvelettes. ... via soultracks.com

• [16 Dec 2022] DJ Shog (German trance DJ and producer), 46

The musician and producer Sven Holger Greiner aka "DJ Shog" ("Another World") is said to have died at the age of 46. This was reported by DJ Magazine on Friday, citing various sources. The news has not yet been officially confirmed. ... via tag24.de

• [16 Dec 2022] Jean-Paul Corbineau (French singer-songwriter for Tri Yann), 74, leukemia

This Friday, December 16, the Tri Yann group lost one of its own. Jean-Paul Corbineau died after a long illness. Born in 1948, he was 74 years old. Singer-songwriter, the long-haired bard was one of the founding members of the Nantes-born band. ... via ouest-france.fr

• [15 Dec 2022] Shirley Eikhard (Canadian singer-songwriter), 67

She wrote the Grammy Award winning Something to Talk About and was a two-time JUNO and multi-BMI Award winner as well as a Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee. Shirley Eikhard has died at the age of 67. ... via zoomerradio.ca

• [15 Dec 2022] Dino Danelli (American drummer for The Rascals), 78

Dino Danelli, the drummer for the ’60s hitmakers the Young Rascals, later known simply as The Rascals, died today (Dec. 15, 2022). His death at age 78 was announced on his Facebook page. Fellow Rascals member Gene Cornish ... via bestclassicbands.com

• [14 Dec 2022] Djene Djento (Cameroonian singer-songwriter), 58

Djene Djento, the singer of the hit title “Débroussaillez” died on December 15, 2022 while on his way to the West region for a show. The bad news comes as the whole of Cameroon still mourns Ekambi Brillant, another music icon who died just 3 days ago. ... via crtv.cm

• [14 Dec 2022] Rock Nalle (Danish rock musician), 79

The Funen rock legend Rock Nalle fell asleep peacefully on Wednesday morning after a long illness. He leaves behind a life of 60 years of music career, drug addiction and Denmark's wildest comeback. ... via tv2fyn.dk

• [14 Dec 2022] Koji Ryu (Japanese musician for C-C-B), 60, stroke

Koji Ryu, the drummer and vocalist of the rock band C-C-B, passed away on the 14th of a stroke. he was 60 years old. It was announced on his official website on the 18th. His funeral was conducted by his next of kin. A farewell party will be held at a later date. ... via asahi.com

• [14 Dec 2022] Han Peekel (Dutch singer, comics scholar, and host of Wordt Vervolgd), 75

Theater Blaricum, a stone's throw from his home, Han Peekel celebrated his 75th birthday two months ago. The television producer was surrounded by family, friends and artists who sang his songs. ... via ad.nl

• [13 Dec 2022] Stephen "tWitch" Boss (American dancer and DJ for The Ellen DeGeneres Show), 40, suicide

Stephen "tWitch" Boss, the famed DJ on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show, is dead ... and TMZ has learned it appears to be a suicide. ... via tmz.com

• [13 Dec 2022] Kim Simmonds (British rock guitarist for Savoy Brown), 75, colon cancer

Kim Simmonds, who led the blues rock band, Savoy Brown, since its formation in the mid-’60s, has died. His death, on Dec. 13, 2022, just eight days after he turned 75 on Dec. 5, was announced on his Facebook page on Dec. 15 ... via bestclassicbands.com

• [13 Dec 2022] Bayan Northcott (English composer and music critic for The Independent, BBC Music Magazine), 82

Bayan Northcott was born in London in 1940 and read English at Oxford, teaching the subject for six years before turning to music criticism and, later still, to composition ... via stainer.co.uk

• [13 Dec 2022] Sol Amarfio (Ghanaian-British drummer for Osibisa), 84

Sol Amarfio, a founder member of the Osibisa band and world-class drummer has died. He was 84. ... via graphic.com.gh

• [13 Dec 2022] Grand Daddy I.U. (American rapper), 54

Grand Daddy IU passes away at age 54 Grand Daddy I.U. rose to fame in the late 1980s. A native of Hempstead, in Long Island, I.U. met Biz Markie, who helped him get signed to Cold Chillin’ Records. ... via hip-hopvibe.com

• [13 Dec 2022] Nihal Nelson (Sri Lankan vocalist and songwriter), 76, heart attack

Veteran Sri Lankan vocalist Nihal Nelson has died at the age of 76. Nelson had died at his home after suffering from a heart attack. ... via colombogazette.com

• [13 Dec 2022] Luis "Checho" González (Chilean musician), 89

We communicated the sensitive death of the singer -songwriter Luis «Checho» González at age 89 during the early hours of December 13, 2022 in his hometown of Iquique with his family. ... via eltarapaca.com

• [13 Dec 2022] Lalo Rodríguez (Puerto Rican salsa singer), 64

The singer Ubaldo "Lalo" Rodríguez, was found lifeless this Tuesday in the parking lot of the Sabana Abajo residence, in Carolina. According to preliminary information, a call to the 9-1-1 system alerted authorities. An acquaintance arrived at the place, who identified the body. ... via telemundopr.com

• [12 Dec 2022] Roberto Ferri  (Italian singer, songwriter, and lyricist), 75

In memory of Roberto Ferri, great artist and teacher in Borgo San Lorenzo and Florence Born in Bologna he has written songs for the greatest Italian singers, also collaborating with Vasco Rossi, Fabrizio and Cristiano De Andrè and others ... via okmugello.it

• [12 Dec 2022] Ekambi Brillant (Cameroonian makossa singer), 74

Cameroonian music is in mourning. Cameroonian musician Ekambi Brillant died on Monday December 12, 2022 at Laquintinie hospital in Douala following a long illness. The information is reported by our colleagues from Radio Balafon. ... via actucameroun.com

• [11 Dec 2022] Angelo Badalamenti (American film and television composer for Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet), 85

Angelo Badalamenti, the acclaimed David Lynch composer who went from teaching in junior high school in Brooklyn to creating haunting, ethereal music for the filmmaker’s Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, has died. He was 85.  ... via hollywoodreporter.com

• [10 Dec 2022] José Ángel Trelles (Argentine singer, musician and composer), 79

At the age of 79, the singer and composer José Ángel Trelles died. The news began to circulate in the morning hours of Saturday and, after noon, it was confirmed ... via infobae.com

• [10 Dec 2022] Tracy Hitchings (English singer for Landmarq), 60, cancer

Former Landmarq singer Tracy Hitchings has died of cancer aged 60. Her former band mates broke the news earlier today in a post on Facebook, having been informed of the singer's passing by her husband. ... via loudersound.com

• [10 Dec 2022] Kihnu Virve (Estonian folk singer), 94

Folk singer Kihnu Virve died on Saturday morning at the age of 94. "We announce that this morning our very dear singing friend passed away," the singer's grandson wrote on social media on Saturday. ... via err.ee

• [10 Dec 2022] Tshala Muana (Congolese singer for La Vie est Belle), 64

The Congolese fraternity is mourning the death of n renowned singer Tshala Muana. Muana breathed his last on Saturday morning, December, 10. ... via the-star.co.ke

• [10 Dec 2022] Georgia Holt (American singer and actress for Watch the Birdie), 96

Cher has seemingly confirmed that her mother, Georgia Holt, has passed away at the age of 96. The iconic singer, 76, turned to Twitter on Sunday morning and shared the tragic news with her 4million followers. ... via geo.tv

• [10 Dec 2022] John Aler (American lyric tenor), 73

The conductor James Conlon has reported the death of his lifelong friend John Aler, a tenor who sang major roles in Vienna, Munich, Salzburg and other European venues. He was a four-time Grammy winner who never got booked at the Met. ... via slippedisc.com

• [10 Dec 2022] J. J. Barnes (American R&B singer), 79

J.J. Barnes, a Detroit native R&B singer who scored a hit single in 1967 with “Baby Please Come Back Home,” died Saturday according to his granddaughter, Ry'ann Ernst. He was 79. ... via freep.com

• [10 Dec 2022] Sulochana Chavan (Indian Marathi singer for Sawaal Majha Aika!), 89

Sulochana Chavan Passes Away: Sulochana Chavan passed away due to old age; He took his last breath at the age of 89 ... via abplive.com

• [09 Dec 2022] Jovit Baldivino (Filipino singer for Pilipinas Got Talent), 29, intracranial aneurysm

Singer Jovit Baldivino has passed away. He was 29. This was confirmed by the Jesus of Nazareth Hospital in Batangas through radio station Brigada Batangas. ... via mb.com.ph

• [08 Dec 2022] Djalma Corrêa (Brazilian musician and composer), 80

Djalma Corrêa, one of the most important percussionists in Brazil, died at the age of 80 this Thursday (8/12.) He was fighting pancreatic cancer. ... via metropoles.com

• [08 Dec 2022] Yitzhak Klepter (Israeli singer-songwriter, composer and guitarist for Kaveret, The Churchills), 72

The singer and composer Yitzhak Kleftar, who was a member of the bands Hive, Ahrit Yamim, and the Churchills, passed away this evening at the age of 72. The list of his outstanding songs includes "Tsilil Memusin", "I and you then", "We met" and more ... via srugim.co.il

• [06 Dec 2022] Walter Froebrich (Canadian metal fan and concert promoter), 45

Toronto Metal Hero Walter Froebrich tragically dies at home ... via bravewords.com

• [06 Dec 2022] Ichiro Mizuki (Ichirou Mizuki) (Japanese singer for Mazinger Z and composer JAM Project), 74, lung cancer

Renowned Japanese singer Ichiro Mizuki has left for the heavenly abode. The beloved musician most noted for his work on theme songs for anime and tokusatsu passed away at the age of 74. ... via thetealmango.com

• [06 Dec 2022] Carmen Jara (Spanish copla singer), 85

Carmen Jara (Huelva, 1936) died this Tuesday, December 6 in her hometown where she had lived for a few months suffering from a serious illness. She has died surrounded by her relatives. ... via libertaddigital.com

• [06 Dec 2022] Jet Black (English drummer for The Stranglers), 84

Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. The musician, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford group, playing on hits like Golden Brown, Peaches and No More Heroes. ... via bbc.com

• [06 Dec 2022] Edino Krieger (Brazilian composer and conductor), 94

Composer, producer, conductor and music critic, Edino Krieger died this Tuesday at the age of 94. He had been hospitalized since last month at Casa de Saúde São José, in Humaitá, in the South Zone of Rio. There is no information about the cause of death. ... via yahoo.com

• [06 Dec 2022] Hamish Kilgour (New Zealand musician for The Clean), 65

Kiwi music pioneer Hamish Kilgour, who has been found dead in Christchurch, was a “genius in his own way”, friends say. The well known co-founder of Dunedin band The Clean was last seen at The Palms shopping centre in the city on November 27, leaving Kilgour’s family concerned for his wellbeing. ... via stuff.co.nz

• [05 Dec 2022] John Beckwith (Canadian composer, writer and pianist), 95

Canadian composer John Beckwith had died at the age of 95. He passed away in Toronto after a long career that has left a legacy of more than 160 works. As reported by the CBC, Beckwith passed away due to complications from a recent fall. ... via ludwig-van.com

• [05 Dec 2022] Jim Stewart (American Hall of Fame record producer, co-founder of Stax Records), 92

It’s one of the strange twists of history that the greatest, funkiest soul label in the world, one of the most powerful outlets for Black expression, was started by a white hillbilly fiddler named Jim Stewart. Stewart — the co-founder of Memphis’ Stax Records — died on Monday at the age of 92. ... via commercialappeal.com

• [04 Dec 2022] Manuel Göttsching (German musician for Ash Ra Tempel and composer of E2-E4), 70

German musician Manuel Göttsching has died. The guitarist spearheaded influential German group Ash Ra Tempel, helping to blend progressive strands with the emerging Kosmische sounds in West Germany ... via clashmusic.com

• [04 Dec 2022] Bob McGrath (American actor and singer for Sesame Street), 90

Bob McGrath -- one of the original human stars on 'Sesame Street,' and a longtime staple on the show for years -- has died ... this according to his loved ones. ... via tmz.com

• [03 Dec 2022] Svenne Hedlund (Swedish singer for Hep Stars), 77

The popular artist Sven "Svenne" Hedlund has died on Saturday morning. Friend and colleague Ulf Stjernbo confirms this for Aftonbladet. ... via aftonbladet.se

• [03 Dec 2022] Konysbai Abil (Конысбай Абил) (Kazakh poet and composer), 68

People's poet, aitysker and journalist Konysbai Abil has died, Minister of Information and Social Development Darkhan Kydyrali reported. “Rest in peace, rest in peace! My condolences to the relatives,” Darkhan Kydyrali said on his page on the social network. ... via kaztag.kz

• [03 Dec 2022] Volodymyr Kozhukhar (Український диригент) (Ukrainian classical conductor), 81

Ukrainian conductor, People's Artist of Ukraine Volodymyr Kozhuhar died at the age of 82. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy. ... via suspilne.media

• [01 Dec 2022] Yuri Remesnik (Russian poet and songwriter), 83

Today, at the age of 84, YURI PETROVICH RESEMESNIK, a great Russian Poet, our countryman, an Honorary Citizen of Azov, died. ... via azovnews.ru

• [01 Dec 2022] Haralds Sīmanis (Latvian singer), 71

On December 1, the well-known singer Haralds Sīmanis (1951–2022) passed away, the Austras biedrība and musician Andris Grunte, with whom Sīmanis often played music, announced on Facebook. ... via lsm.lv

November (56)

[30 Nov 2022] Christine McVie (English Hall of Fame musician for Fleetwood Mac), 79

Christine McVie, who played with Fleetwood Mac and wrote some of their most famous songs, has died aged 79, her family has said. The British singer-songwriter was behind hits including Little Lies, Everywhere, Don't Stop, Say You Love Me, and Songbird. ... via bbc.com

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[28 Nov 2022] Jenny McLeod (New Zealand composer and music theorist), 81

The unique, mercurial, and larger-than-life composer Jenny McLeod died peacefully in Palmerston North hospital on Monday, aged 81. ... via sounz.org

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[28 Nov 2022] Galit Borg (Israeli singer for Eurovision), 54, traffic collision

Galit Borg, who became famous while starring as part of the "Gili and Galit" group in the 1989 Eurovision singing contest, was killed this morning in a car accident. Borg was 54 years of age at the time of her death. ... via israelnationalnews.com

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[26 Nov 2022] Jake Flint (American Red Dirt singer-songwriter), 37

Oklahoma, Red Dirt singer-songwriter Jake Flint, 37, dies just hours after his wedding ... via msn.com

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[26 Nov 2022] Louise Tobin (American jazz singer), 104

Louise Tobin, a big-band singer of the 1930s and ’40s who urged her then-husband, trumpet player and orchestra leader Harry James, to hire a promising young man she heard on the radio, a New Jersey singing waiter named Frank Sinatra, died Nov. 26 at a granddaughter’s home in Carrollton, Tex. She was 104. ... via washingtonpost.com

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[26 Nov 2022] Henrie Adams (Dutch orchestral conductor), 68

After a painful illness, Henrie Adams passed away this Saturday. In 2008 he was appointed director of the Castelló Symphony Orchestra, with whom he performed many unforgettable concerts. ... via elperiodicomediterraneo.com

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[25 Nov 2022] Sammie Okposo (Nigerian gospel singer), 51

Reports just filtering in indicate that a popular gospel artist in Nigeria, Sammie Okposo, has passed on. Details of this unfortunate incident are still sketchy, but it was gathered that he passed away on Friday at the age of 51 after he slumped. ... via businesspost.ng

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[25 Nov 2022] Don Newkirk (American musician, composer and record producer), 56

Musician Don Newkirk reportedly passed away this week, although no cause of death has been revealed. Rahiem of the Furious Five shared a Facebook post on Friday (November 25) confirming his death. ... via allhiphop.com

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[25 Nov 2022] Charles Koppelman (American music executive for EMI and co-founder of SBK Records), 82

Charles Koppelman, a veteran music executive whose career spanned five decades before he became a top executive at Martha Stewart and Steve Madden’s companies, died Friday at the age of 82 ... via variety.com

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[25 Nov 2022] Irene Cara (American singer and actress), 63

Irene Cara, the Oscar-winning singer of the title tracks to "Fame" and "Flashdance," has died at age 63, her publicist announced late Friday. Cara died in her Florida home of an undisclosed cause. ... via variety.com

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[22 Nov 2022] Romeo Lahoud (Lebanese theatre director and composer), 91

Roméo Lahoud left the stage on this national independence day of Lebanon, this country he loved so much and to which he gave so much. He left the one whose name is related to the golden age of Beirut, at the time of the joy of living, culture, music, art in short ... via lorientlejour.com

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[22 Nov 2022] Erasmo Carlos (Brazilian singer-songwriter), 81, kidney disease

Erasmo Carlos passed away this Tuesday (22) at the age of 81. The singer-songwriter had been hospitalized this morning at Hospital Barra Dór, in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro ... via istoe.com.br

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[22 Nov 2022] Pablo Milanés (Cuban singer-songwriter), 79

​"With great pain and sadness, we regret to inform you that the teacher Pablo Milanés has passed away this morning of November 22 in Madrid," the artist's official Facebook page reported on Monday night. ... via bbc.com

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[21 Nov 2022] Wilko Johnson (English guitarist for Dr. Feelgood), 75

Wilko Johnson, the guitarist for Dr Feelgood and a formative influence on the British punk movement, has died aged 75. A statement posted to his official social media accounts said he died at home on 21 November. ... via theguardian.com

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[20 Nov 2022] Joyce Bryant (American singer, dancer and civil rights activist), 95

Dear Fans: It is with a heavy heart that I relay that Joyce Bryant's family informed me of her transition on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022 at the age of 95. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by floving family.​... via joycebryant.net

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[20 Nov 2022] DJ Sumbody (South African amapiano musician and record producer), shot

Amapiano music pioneer DJ Sumbody has passed away The hitmaker, given name Oupa John Sefoka, allegedly died in a hail of bullets in the early hours of Sunday morning in Johannesburg. ... via news24.com

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[20 Nov 2022] Riho Sibul (Estonian singer and guitarist for Ultima Thule), 64

Today, on the afternoon of November 20, the renowned guitarist, singer and composer Riho Sibul was found dead in his home. ... via postimees.ee

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[19 Nov 2022] Danny Kalb (American blues guitarist for The Blues Project), 80

Danny Kalb, whose innovative and soulful lead guitar work was crucial to the sound of the groundbreaking New York City-based ’60s band the Blues Project, died of cancer on Nov. 19, 2022, in Brooklyn, N.Y. Kalb’s death, at age 80 ... via bestclassicbands.com

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[19 Nov 2022] Nico Fidenco (Italian singer and composer), 89

Nico Fidenco, the composer and singer-songwriter died in Rome: he was 89 years old, his historical cartoon themes ... via ilmessaggero.it

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[18 Nov 2022] Ned Rorem (American composer), 99

American composer Ned Rorem has died at age 99. The Pulitzer Prize winner was best known for his art songs — and his controversial diaries. Rorem died Friday morning at his home in Manhattan ... via npr.org

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[17 Nov 2022] B. Smyth (American R&B singer), 28, pulmonary fibrosis

Denzil Smith, older brother of R&B star B. Smyth, has confirmed the singer-songwriter is dead at age 28. ... via thatgrapejuice.net

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[17 Nov 2022] Azio Corghi (Italian composer and musicologist), 85

Farewell to Azio Corghi. The composer was 85 years old ... via giornaledellamusica.it

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[16 Nov 2022] Mick Goodrick (American jazz guitarist), 77

Jazz Guitar Life laments the passing of player and educator Mick Goodrick. He has been a huge influence to countless Jazz Guitarists and musicians worldwide and his sought after The Advancing Guitarist has become a musical bible to so many pros and students alike. ... via thejazzguitarlife.com

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[15 Nov 2022] Jin Tielin (Chinese vocal coach, president of the China Conservatory of Music), 82

The Communist Party of China, member of the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, a well-known vocal music educator in China, Comrade Jin Tielin, former president of the China Conservatory of Music died at 11:23 in Beijing at the age of 83. ... via nbd.com.cn

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[14 Nov 2022] Jerzy Połomski (Polish singer and actor), 89

Jerzy Połomski has died. The singer's manager Violetta Lewandowska informed about the death of the singer. The outstanding artist was 89 years old. ... via polsatnews.pl

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[12 Nov 2022] Gene Cipriano (American woodwindist and session musician for The Wrecking Crew), 94

Gene Cipriano, a saxophonist who played on thousands of pop and jazz recordings and whose music was a part of dozens of films and television shows, died of natural causes on Nov. 12 at his home in Studio City, Calif. He was 94. ... via wbgo.org

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[11 Nov 2022] Keith Levene (English guitarist for The Clash), 65

Public Image Ltd and The Clash guitarist Keith Levene has died aged 65. The news was broken by author and writer Adam Hammond, who revealed that Levene died on Friday (November 11). ... via nme.com

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[11 Nov 2022] Rab Noakes (Scottish musician for Stealers Wheel), 75

Tributes have been paid to Fife folk music legend Rab Noakes following his death aged 75. The musician died suddenly in hospital on Friday morning ... via svt.se

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[11 Nov 2022] Sven-Bertil Taube (Swedish singer and actor), 87

One of Sweden's most popular artists has passed away. The singer, actor and entertainer Sven-Bertil Taube died on Friday in London. He lived to be 87 years old. ... via svt.se

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[10 Nov 2022] Nik Turner (English musician for Hawkwind), 82

Sadly, Nik Turner of Hawkwind, Inner City Unit, and many other projects has passed away. He was 82. His social media platform released a statement: "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Nik Turner - The Might Thunder Rider, who passed away peacefully at home on Thursday evening ... via svt.se

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[10 Nov 2022] Chris Koerts (Dutch guitarist for Earth and Fire), 74

Chris Koerts, former guitarist of the band Earth & Fire from The Hague, passed away yesterday at the age of 74. ... via nos.n

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[09 Nov 2022] Oleksandr Kostin (Ukrainian composer), 83

Oleksandr Kostin's death was announced in the National Union of Composers and on the page of the National Academy of Music, where he taught for many years. He turned 83 on September 22. ... via kyiv.ua

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[09 Nov 2022] Mattis Hætta (Norwegian singer for Eurovision), 63

The Sami Eurovision star Mattis Hætta is dead, the family informs NRK. Hætta was the first to cheer in the Eurovision song contest. ... via svt.se

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[09 Nov 2022] Gal Costa (Brazilian singer), 77

Gal Costa, one of the greatest voices in Brazilian popular music, died on the morning of this Wednesday (9), at the age of 77. The information was confirmed by the artist's press office and the cause of death is still unknown. ... via uol.com

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[09 Nov 2022] Rolando Boldrin (Brazilian actor, singer and television presenter), 86

Singer, songwriter and actor Rolando Boldrin died this Wednesday afternoon (9), in São Paulo. The news was confirmed by the artist's advice, who died as a result of respiratory and renal failure. Boldrin was on the air weekly on TV Cultura in the program "Sr Brasil". ... via uol.com

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[08 Nov 2022] Pierre Kartner (Dutch musician and songwriter), 87

Breda has lost its – probably – most famous inhabitant. Tuesday morning, November 8, Pierre Kartner passed away, his family reported to BN DeStem. He was 87 years old. ... via bndestem.nl

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[08 Nov 2022] Garry Roberts (Irish guitarist for The Boomtown Rats), 72

The Boomtown Rats have announced that the guitarist Garry Roberts, a founding member of the Dublin band, has died. He was 72. ... via rte.ie

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[08 Nov 2022] Claes-Göran Hederström (Swedish singer for Eurovision), 77

The artist Claes-Göran Hederström is dead, the family confirms to Kulturnyheterna. He won the Melodifestivalen in 1968 with "It begins to work love, banne mej" and the song entered both the Svensktoppen and Kvällstoppen. ... via svt.se

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[08 Nov 2022] Dan McCafferty (Scottish songwriter and singer for Nazareth), 76

Dan McCafferty, founding lead singer for the Scottish hard rock band Nazareth, has died. In a message on Facebook, Nazareth bassist Pete Agnew announced McCafferty’s death. “Dan died at 12:40 today,” Agnew wrote ... via stereogum.com

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[08 Nov 2022] Will Ferdy (Belgian singer), 95

Flemish singer Will Ferdy (95) has passed away. He was known for songs such as "Christine", "See thou me ge" and "The writer". In 1970 he was the first well-known Fleming to come out, which made him an LGBTQIA+ pioneer. ... via vrt.be

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[07 Nov 2022] Jeff Cook (American musician for Alabama), 73

Jeff Cook, a co-founding member of the trendsetting Country Music Hall of Fame band Alabama, died Monday at age 73. ... via .tennessean.com

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[07 Nov 2022] Sergei Kuznetsov (Russian composer, songwriter and keyboardist for Laskovyi Mai), 58

The composer and creator of the group Laskovyi Mai, Sergey Kuznetsov died on November 7 in Orenburg. According to the Orenburg branch of KP, he struggled with a serious illness and cared for a seriously ill mother. The musician was 58 years old. ... via gazeta.ru

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[06 Nov 2022] Ali Birra (Ethiopian singer), 72

Who is Artist Ali Birra, how did he get here and what did he leave behind? ... via bbc.com

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[06 Nov 2022] Hurricane G (American rapper for Hit Squad), 52

Brooklyn rapper Gloria “Hurricane G” Rodriguez has died at age 52. The passing of the Puerto Rican MC best known for her 1997 No. 10 hot rap singles hit “Somebody Else” as well as binlingual songs including “Underground Lockdown” and “El Barrio,” was confirmed by EPMD’s Erick Sermon, who had a daughter with Rodriguez. ... via billboard.com

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[06 Nov 2022] Don Lewis (American vocalist, electronic multi-instrumentalist, and electronic engineer), 81

Synthesizer pioneer Don Lewis has died at the age of 81, it’s been confirmed. Lewis rose to prominence in the ‘70s when he created LEO, his Live Electronic Orchestra. ... via musicradar.com

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[05 Nov 2022] YOSHI (た佐々木嘉純さん) (Japanese singer and actor), 19, traffic collision

Kasumi Sasaki (19), who was active as a singer and actor YOSHI, who was driving a large motorcycle in this accident, was transported to the hospital, but was confirmed dead at 2:17 am on the 5th. ... via nikkansports.com

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[05 Nov 2022] Daniele Barioni (Italian operatic tenor), 92

Daniele Barioni, the great tenor died. The opera singer famous also in the United States has made several appearances in Europe but also in South America in his career. Great condolences from Fabrizio Pagnoni. "Heartbroken by this loss" ... via ilrestodelcarlino.it

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[05 Nov 2022] Mimi Parker (American singer and drummer for Low), 54, ovarian cancer

Low’s Mimi Parker has died. “Friends, it’s hard to put the universe into language and into a short message, but…” Alan Sparhawk, Parker’s husband and the group’s other half, announced on social media ... via stereogum.com

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[05 Nov 2022] Carmelo La Bionda (Italian songwriter and musician for La Bionda), 73, cancer

Carmelo La Bionda died this morning in his home in San Donato, Milan, who with his brother Michelangelo formed the musical duo 'La Bionda', also known by the artistic name D. D. Sound and considered one of the inventors of Italian disco music. ... via ansa.it

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[05 Nov 2022] Aaron Carter (American singer), 34, drowned

Aaron Carter has died ... TMZ has learned. The singer-turned-rapper and actor was found dead Saturday at his house in Lancaster, CA ... multiple sources tell us Aaron's body was found in his bathtub. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they received a 911 call at 11 AM ... via tmz.com

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[04 Nov 2022] Nicole Josy (Belgian singer for Eurovision Song Contest 1973), 76, fall

Singer Nicole Josy has passed away, best known to the general public as Nicole by Nicole & Hugo. She had previously battled cancer and suffered from Alzheimer's disease. She passed away unexpectedly last night after falling down the stairs in her home ... via vrt.be

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[03 Nov 2022] Noel McKoy (British soul singer), 62

UK soul singer, NOEL MCKOY died on Thursday 3rd. November. The shock news (Noel was just 62) was announced by his friend the singer, Omar. No further details are forthcoming. ... via soulandjazzandfunk.com

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[02 Nov 2022] Atilio Stampone (Argentine pianist, composer and arranger), 96

Atilio Stampone, emblem and benchmark of tango, died At the age of 96, one of the most influential Argentine musicians passed away today. He was the creator of great works of tango and composer of the soundtrack of the Oscar-winning film, The Official Story ... via argentina.gob

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[01 Nov 2022] Takeoff (American songwriter and rapper for Migos), 28, shot

Rapper Takeoff, best known as one-third of the hip-hop group Migos, was shot and killed Tuesday morning, a rep confirmed. The Grammy-nominated hitmaker, whose real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball, died in a shooting after a fight broke out over a dice game at a private party at 810 Billiards & Bowling in downtown Houston, TMZ reported. He was 28. ... via news.com

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[01 Nov 2022] Tsuneo Fukuhara (Japanese composer and music producer), 89

Mr. Tsuneo Fukuhara, a composer representing Okinawa after the war, who created many famous songs such as "Bashofu" and "Furusato no Ame" and became popular both inside and outside the prefecture as "Fukuhara Melody", is on the 1st. , passed away. ... via argentina.gob

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[01 Nov 2022] Joseph Tarsia (American recording engineer and studio owner for Sigma Sound Studios), 88

He was often called the man who “was the Sound of Philadelphia,” for his key role in establishing the lush, soulful sound of the 1970s and 80s that came to be associated with the City of Brotherly Love. Today we mourn the passing of legendary recording engineer, Joe Tarsia. ... via soultracks.com

 

October (75)

[31 Oct 2022] Michal Ambrož (Czech guitarist, singer and composer for Jasná Páka), 68

Rock singer, guitarist, composer and lyricist Michal Ambrož died on Monday at the age of 68. His teammate Radovan Jelínek informed ČTK about it. Ambrož was known as the frontman of the groups Jasná Páka, Hudba Praha, Divoký srdce and Michal Ambrož and Hudba Praha. ... via novinky.cz

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[31 Oct 2022] Patrick Haggerty (American country singer-songwriter for Lavender Country), 78, stroke

Patrick Haggerty, who led the proudly queer Lavender Country, has died. According to a statement posted to the band’s official social media pages, the 78-year-old activist and musician died on Monday (October 31) after suffering a stroke a few weeks ago. ... via pitchfork.com

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[31 Oct 2022] Danny Javier (Filipino musician for APO Hiking Society), 75

Danny Javier of APO Hiking Society has passed away. He was 75 years old. His daughter Justine Javier Long confirmed the news on Facebook, Monday, saying he died from "complications due to his prolonged illnesses." ... via gmanetwork.com

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[31 Oct 2022] Jeremy Mansfield (South African radio presenter for Radio 702), 59, liver cancer

South African radio personality Jeremy Mansfield has passed away. Eyewitness News received confirmation of his passing on Monday morning. ... via 702.co.za

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[30 Oct 2022] John McGale (Canadian musician and singer for Offenbach), 66

Canadian guitarist, flutist, saxophonist and singer John McGale has died after crashing his car in Lacolle, Que. on Sunday. He was 66 years old. ... via .iheartradio.ca

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[29 Oct 2022] Ryan Karazija ( American-Icelandic musician for Low Roar), 40, complications from pneumonia

Ryan Karazija, front man and lead singer for the Icelandic rock band Low Roar, passed away on October 29 at 40 years old. The band confirmed the news on social media, and asked that the privacy of Karazija's family be respected during this time. ... via gamedeveloper.com

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[29 Oct 2022] Robin Sylvester (British bassist for RatDog), 71

Longtime RatDog bassist Robin Sylvester passed away today. The news was first announced by former RatDog guitarist Mark Karan and later confirmed to Relix and Jambands.com. ... via jambands.com

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[28 Oct 2022] D. H. Peligro (American drummer for Dead Kennedys), 63, fall

Dead Kennedys drummer D.H. Peligro died in his Los Angeles home yesterday. The news was confirmed by Dead Kennedys’ official Instagram account, which said in a statement that Peligro had died “from trauma to the head caused by an accidental fall.” He was 63. ... via stereogum.com

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[28 Oct 2022] Helena Łazarska (Polish operatic and vocal pedagogue), 88

Prof. Helena Łazarska - The First Lady of Polish vocal pedagogy. She was, inter alia, initiator and creator of the concept of the International Festival and Competition of Vocal Art. Ada Sari in Nowy Sącz. She was 88 years old. ... via .rdc.pl

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[28 Oct 2022] Jerry Lee Lewis (American Hall of Fame singer and pianist), 87, pneumonia

Singer-pianist Jerry Lee Lewis, the hell-raising, larger-than-life rock ‘n’ roll pioneer and latter-day country star, has died, according to a rep, Zach Farnum. He was 87. ... via variety.com

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[27 Oct 2022] Geraldine Hunt (American R&B singer), 77

She possessed a rich strong voice that shone largely under the radar for more than two decades before driving right to the top on her #1 smash single, “Can’t Fake The Feeling.” Today we say a sad goodbye to singer Geraldine Hunt, who has died at age 77. The news was reported on social media by her son, singer Freddie James. ... via soultracks.com

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[27 Oct 2022] Hasse Burman (Swedish singer), 96

Hasse Burman, born Hans-Lennart Burman 17 January 1926 in Umeå, died 27 October 2022, was a Swedish entertainer and musician (singing, double bass, guitar, banjo). ... via wikipedia.org

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[26 Oct 2022] Lia Origoni (Italian singer and stage actress), 103

The legendary singer and actress Lia Origoni died at the age of 103 in La Maddalena. She is an all-round artist, she has also been a stylist, educator, showgirl, and much more. In a life spent on the stage of theaters all over Europe until her retirement, in recent years, in her Sardinian home, where she has continued to follow the events of the whole world with enthusiasm and an incessant hunger for knowledge ... via unionesarda.it

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[26 Oct 2022] Agustín Ramírez (Mexican singer-songwriter for Los Caminantes), 70

Agustín Ramírez, who was the voice of Los Caminantes for more than four decades and the founder of the band along with his brothers, died on October 26, 2022 at the age of 70, according to a statement from the band in his official facebook profile ... via heraldodemexico.com

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[25 Oct 2022] Zuzana Burianová (Czech singer and actress), 75

Although Zuzana Burianová was never an actress in the main film roles, viewers still remember her, for example, as the bubbly sister Zuzana from the series Hospital on the edge of the city (1978) … The hospital and the Village are crying: The beauty of the 60s has died! ... via blesk.cz

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[25 Oct 2022] Branislav Hronec (Slovak composer, pianist and conductor), 81

Branislav Hronec was born on December 22, 1940 in the village of Hronsek in the district of Banská Bystrica in the family of an evangelical priest. He inherited musicality from his parents, as a 13-year-old he played the organ in the Evangelical church in Krtíš. Between 1955 and 1961, he studied piano and accordion at the Bratislava Conservatory ... via hudba.zoznam.sk

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[25 Oct 2022] Paul Stoddard (American singer for Diecast)

The Boston metalcore scene is mourning the loss of one of their own today. Paul Stoddard of the band Diecast has passed away. Paul joined Diecast in 2003, replacing then vocalist Colin Schleifer, and is featured on 2 of the band's studio albums Tearing Down Your Blue Skies and Internal Revolution. ... via lambgoat.com

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[24 Oct 2022] Christine Farnon (American music industry executive for NARAS), 97

Christine Farnon, the Recording Academy’s first full-time employee and one of its longest-serving, died on Monday Oct. 24 in the Los Angeles area of natural causes. She was 97. ... via hollywoodreporter.com

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[24 Oct 2022] Gregg Philbin (American rock bassist for REO Speedwagon), 75

Former REO Speedwagon bassist Gregg Philbin, who played on the band's first six studio albums and appeared on 1977's Live: You Get What You Play For, has died. ... via ultimateclassicrock.com

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[24 Oct 2022] Tim Gough (British radio presenter for GenX Radio), 55, heart attack

Tim Gough, 55, died from a suspected heart attack at his home in Lackford, Suffolk, while presenting GenX Radio's Monday breakfast show earlier. ... via bbc.com

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[23 Oct 2022] Don Edwards (American cowboy singer), 86

Don Edwards, the beloved cowboy singer who frequently headlined the annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, died on Sunday at the age of 86. ... via signalscv.com

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[23 Oct 2022] Galina Pisarenko (Russian opera singer for Stanislavski and Nemirovich-Danchenko Theatre and voice teacher Moscow Conservatory), 88

On the night of October 22-23, 2022, at the age of 89, the People's Artist of the RSFSR, an outstanding Russian singer, a legend of the Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Moscow Musical Theatre, Professor of the Moscow Conservatory Galina Alekseevna Pisarenko died. ... via muzlifemagazine.ru

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[22 Oct 2022] Rodney Graham (Canadian visual artist and musician), 73

Rodney Graham, an artist whose dryly funny works about repetition made him one of Canada’s most celebrated artists, died at 73 on Saturday in Vancouver. ... via artnews.com

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[22 Oct 2022] Luiz Galvão (Brazilian songwriter for Novos Baianos), 87

Luiz Galvão, founder of Novos Baianos, dies at 87 in São Paulo ... via globo.com

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[21 Oct 2022] Robert Gordy (American music publishing executive and actor), 91

Music publishing executive Robert Louis Gordy, Sr., the younger brother of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, passed away. He was 91. ... via ratedrnb.com

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[21 Oct 2022] Zuri Craig (American actor and singer for America's Got Talent), 44

Zuri Craig, an actor and singer who once was a finalist on the reality show America’s Got Talent, has passed away, reports Deadline. He was 44. ... via ebony.com

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[20 Oct 2022] Tsin Ting (Taiwanese singer and voice actress), 88

The news of Jing Ting's death spread on social media on Thursday (October 20) morning, shocking many fans. In order to confirm the news, a reporter from Xinming Daily contacted Jingting's only daughter Ivy at noon with the help of friends ... via zaobao.com.sg

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[20 Oct 2022] Atarah Ben-Tovim (British flautist), 82, cancer

It is with great sadness that we learnt of the death of one of our longest serving Representatives, Atarah Ben-Tovim who passed away last week. ... via abrsm.org

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[20 Oct 2022] Bettye Crutcher (American songwriter), 83

Bettye Crutcher, one of the distinctive songwriters of soul music’s golden era, has died. ... via commercialappeal.com

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[20 Oct 2022] Lucy Simon (American composer and folk singer for The Simon Sisters), 82, breast cancer

Lucy Simon, a Tony-nominated Broadway composer best known for “The Secret Garden” and the older sister of pop singer Carly Simon, died Thursday following a long battle with breast cancer. She was 82. ... via thewrap.com

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[19 Oct 2022] Geoff Nuttall (Canadian violinist for St. Lawrence String Quartet), 56

American violinist Geoff Nuttall has died after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer, aged 56. Nuttall was co-founder and first violinist with the St. Lawrence String Quartet (SLSQ). Founded in 1989, the quartet recorded exclusively with EMI Classics, received two Grammy nominations and won multiple awards including the Banff International String Quartet Competition and the Young Concert Artist Auditions. ... via thestrad.com

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[19 Oct 2022] Joanna Simon (American opera singer), 85, thyroid cancer

In a very sad development, Carly Simon lost both of her sisters this week, with Broadway composer Lucy Simon dying of breast cancer Thursday and former opera singer Joanna Simon passing from thyroid cancer on Wednesday. ... via deadline.com

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[18 Oct 2022] Franco Gatti (Italian singer, guitarist and keyboardist for Ricchi e Poveri), 80

Franco Gatti, the 'mustache' of the Rich and the Poor, is dead. The singer passed away at the San Martino hospital in Genoa at the age of 80, leaving behind his wife and daughter ... via repubblica.it

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[18 Oct 2022] Robert Gordon (American rockabilly singer), 75

Robert Gordon, one of the early rockabilly revivalists and a familiar presence in New York City’s punk rock scene in the 1970s, died Tuesday at the age of 75, his record label confirms. diverse. No cause of death was mentioned ... via unlimited-tech.com

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[17 Oct 2022] Michael Ponti (German pianist), 84

The concert pianist Michael Ponti is dead. The internationally renowned musician died on Monday at the age of 84 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, as his son Maximilian Ponti confirmed to the dpa news agency. ... via br.de

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[16 Oct 2022] Nosfe (Romanian rapper), 37, heart attack

Nosfe, real name Darius Vlad Crețan, was the co-founder of Şatra Benz, and according to some sources, he suffered a heart attack last night, after a concert in Bucharest, at Romaero. ... via antena3.ro

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[15 Oct 2022] Noel Duggan (Irish musician for The Duggans), 73

It's been announced that founding member of legendary Irish band Clannad Noel Duggan has died. ... via rte.ie

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[15 Oct 2022] Mikaben (Haitian singer, songwriter, and producer), 41, cardiac arrest

Michael Benjamin, who was better known by his stage name, Mikaben, died Saturday after collapsing on stage in Paris while performing with the Haitian konpa band CaRiMi. He was 41. ... via miamiherald.com

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[15 Oct 2022] Marty Sammon (American blues pianist for Buddy Guy), 45

Chicago’s beloved blues pianist Marty Sammon has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 45, his sudden death happening just one day after he celebrated his birthday. ... via thefocus.news

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[15 Oct 2022] Joyce Sims (American R&B singer-songwriter), 63

She burst onto the R&B music scene in the 1980s with a powerful voice a string of hits that showed off her songwriting skills. Today we mourn the passing of singer Joyce Sims at age 63, cause of death unknown. ... via soultracks.com

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[15 Oct 2022] Thomas Sleeper (American composer and conductor), 66, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

With profound sadness and grief, we mourn the death of our dear friend and colleague, Thomas Sleeper. After a courageous battle against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Thom passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 66. ... via miami.edu

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[14 Oct 2022] Mariana Nicolesco (Romanian operatic soprano), 73

"Smooth road, Mariana Nicolesco! One of the great voices of opera in our country. The artist was 73 years old", Electrecord announced on Facebook on Friday evening. ... via mediafax.ro

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[13 Oct 2022] Mike Schank (American musician and actor ), 53, cancer

Musician Mike Schank, best known for his good guy role in the award-winning documentary film “American Movie,” has died, according to a close friend. He was 53. ... via mediafax.ro

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[13 Oct 2022] Fuzzy (Danish composer for Eight Hours Don't Make a Day ), 83

The multi-musician Jens Vilhelm Pedersen died on Thursday morning at the age of 83. The family informs Ritzau. ... via nyheder.tv2.dk

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[13 Oct 2022] Christina Moser (Swiss singer and composer for Krisma ), 70

Christina Moser leaves us at 70. In 2015 her husband Maurizio Arcieri, musical partner and husband with whom she formed Krisma, passed away ... via rumoremag.com

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[12 Oct 2022] Monsta O (American rapper for Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. ), 56

Danny “Monsta O” Devoux, of the Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E., has passed away. West Coast Styles extends our condolences to his friends, family, fans, and loved ones. ... via westcoaststyles.com

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[12 Oct 2022] Bernardo Adam Ferrero (Spanish composer, conductor and musicologist), 80

The composer, director and musicologist, Bernardo Adam Ferrero, has died at the age of 80. In addition to his work as a director, Adam Ferrero will be remembered as one of the great innovators of music for bands ... via levante-emv.com

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[11 Oct 2022] Willie Spence (American singer from American Idol), 23, traffic collision

Willie Spence, a singer who finished as runner-up on Season 19 of American Idol last year, has died. He was 23. The Douglas, Tennessee native was killed after being involved in a motor vehicle accident, according to a report from local news outlet DouglasNow. ... via tvinsider.com

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[11 Oct 2022] Angela Lansbury (British-American-Irish actressand singer), 96

Angela Lansbury, 'Murder, She Wrote' and 'Beauty and the Beast' star, dies at 96 Lansbury was a versatile actor who wowed generations of fans as a murderous baker, a singing teapot, a Soviet spy and a small-town sleuth, among many other memorable roles. ... via .nbcnews.com

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[10 Oct 2022] Leon Schidlowsky (Chilean-Israeli composer), 91

Due to natural causes, the Chilean composer León Schidlowsky Gaete (1931-2022) ceased to exist in Tel Aviv. Last July he turned 91 years old ... via .adnradio.cl

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[10 Oct 2022] Anita Kerr (American singer), 94

Grammy winning singer and arranger Anita Kerr, whose vocal ensemble the Anita Kerr Singers became a staple of hit pop and country recordings in the 1950s and ’60s, has died at age 94. ... via variety.com

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[09 Oct 2022] Josep Soler i Sardà (Spanish composer, writer, and music theorist), 87

The composer, music theorist and pedagogue Josep Soler died this Sunday at the age of 87. He left an immense body of work: 150 pieces for piano, 7 symphonies, string quartets, oratorios... and 16 operas, of which only "Oedipus et Iocasta" was premiered in Catalonia. ... via ccma.cat

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[09 Oct 2022] Alexander Belyaev (Russian music journalist, music critic and translator), 47

On Sunday, October 9, Alexander Belyaev, a well-known journalist, music critic, writer, author of an autofiction book about life with a terrible diagnosis and the fight against cancer, The Man in a Bandana, died in Moscow. ... via moslenta.ru

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[09 Oct 2022] Andrés Cuervo (Colombian singer-songwriter), 34

The model and singer from Barranquilla Andrés Cuervo died in unknown circumstances in the city of Paris, at the age of 34. The news was confirmed by Manuel Francisco 'Kiko' Becerra, former comptroller general of the Republic of Colombia and relative of the artist, through his social networks. ... via eltiempo.com

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[08 Oct 2022] Charlie Brown (aka Ed Weiss) (American radio presenter and DJ for WKIX), 80

Ed Weiss, a longtime radio DJ credited with helping to bring Beach music into the mainstream, died at home Saturday night, his wife posted on Facebook. Weiss, better known by his on-air name “Charlie Brown” (a 1959 hit by the R&B group The Coasters) was 80. His radio show, “On The Beach,” was syndicated on about 40 stations across the Southeast ... via newsobserver.com

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[07 Oct 2022] Kelly Michael Durham (American musician), 24

Kelly Michael Durham, 24, of Campbellsville, KY died Friday, October 7, 2022 as a result from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Green County.  ... via wvlc.com

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[07 Oct 2022] Jure Robežnik (Slovenian pianist and composer), 89

Radio Slovenija was the first to report on the death of a long-time member of the RTV Slovenija team. He was born in August 1933 in Ljubljana. He acquired his pianistic skills during an eight-year piano study at the Glasbena matica in Ljubljana. ... via rtvslo.si

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[07 Oct 2022] Toshi Ichiyanagi (Japanese composer and pianist), 89

Toshi Ichiyanagi, a composer and recipient of the Order of Cultural Merit who led the contemporary music world in Japan and was known for his unique style, passed away on the 7th. He was 89 years old. His funeral will be held at his immediate family. ... via yomiuri.co

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[07 Oct 2022] Ronnie Cuber (American jazz saxophonist), 80

The great baritone saxophonist Ronnie Cuber passed away on October 7, at the age of 80. At the moment, the causes of death are not known precisely. We learned the news from his friend and colleague Eddie Palmieri's fb page, who also remembers his contribution to his bands. ... via traccedijazz.com

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[07 Oct 2022] Davron Gaipov (Uzbek singer), 61

Legendary Uzbek rock and pop singer Davron Gaipov died on October 7 at the age of 61. This was confirmed by several sources to Gazeta.uz, as well as singer Tolibjon Isroilov on Instagram. ... via gazeta.uz

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[06 Oct 2022] Jody Miller (American country singer), 80,Parkinson's disease

Grammy-winning Oklahoma music artist Jody Miller died Thursday in Blanchard due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. She was 80. Miller won a Grammy for best female vocal performance for her song “Queen of the House.” It was her biggest hit and it was a “counter” to fellow Oklahoman Roger Miller’s chart-topping song “King of the Road.” ... via tulsaworld.com

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[06 Oct 2022] Adriana Breukink (Dutch recorder player and maker)

We are devastated to receive the incredibly sad news that recorder maker Adriana Breukink passed away on Thursday 6 October 2022. ... via royalwindmusic.org

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[06 Oct 2022] Hafida El Hasnaouia ( حفيظة الحسناوية،( (Moroccan singer)

Today, in the city of Safi, the Moroccan art of Al-Aita lost one of its professional pioneers, following the death of Hafida Al-Hasnawi, the daughter of the late Fatna bint Al-Hussein, after her long struggle with illness. ... via hespress.com

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[06 Oct 2022] Ivy Jo Hunter (American songwriter), 82

For those of us who grew up on the iconic music of Motown, the last few years have brought us news of too many deaths of friends. And tonight, we mourn that passing of Motown singer, songwriter and producer, the great Ivy Jo Hunter. He was 82. ... via soultracks.com

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[05 Oct 2022] Lenny Lipton (American poet and lyricist), 82, brain cancer

Lenny Lipton, who wrote the poem that became the Peter, Paul and Mary hit “Puff the Magic Dragon” and developed technology used for today’s digital 3D theatrical projection systems, has died. He was 82. ... via hollywoodreporter.com

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[05 Oct 2022] Bernard McGuirk (American radio personality), 64, brain cancer

Legendary New York City radio host Bernard McGuirk has died at the age of 64 following a “courageous” battle with prostate cancer, his station announced Thursday. ... via nypost.com

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[05 Oct 2022] Ann Christine (Finnish singer), 78

Ann-Christine Nyström-Silén, who represented Finland in Eurovision in 1966 with her song Playboy, has passed away at the age of 78. ... via nypost.com

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[04 Oct 2022] Jean Gallois (French musicologist), 93

Author of numerous musical biographies, connoisseur of French music and expert on Ernest Chausson, Jean Gallois died at the age of ninety-three. ... via diapasonmag.fr

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[04 Oct 2022] Loretta Lynn (American Hall of Fame country singer-songwriter), 90

Loretta Lynn, the acclaimed singer and songwriter whose ascent from a small Kentucky coal-mining community to national country music stardom became the stuff of Hollywood legend, has died. She was 90. ... via hollywoodreporter.com

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[03 Oct 2022] Mon Legaspi (Filipino rock bassist for Wolfgang), 54, cardiac arrest

Bassist Mon Legaspi passed away Monday evening due to cardiac arrest, according to the social media post of the band The Dawn. ... via gmanetwork.com

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[02 Oct 2022] Alexander Scriabin (Александр Серафимович Скрябин) (Russian musicologist and composer), 75

Alexander Serafimovich Skryabin, composer, university lecturer and member of the Union of Composers of Russia, died at the age of 76. This was reported by the REN TV channel. ... via ctnews.ru

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[02 Oct 2022] Béla Szakcsi Lakatos (Hungarian pianist and composer), 79

Béla Szakcsi Lakatos, an iconic figure of Hungarian jazz, died on Sunday morning, at the age of 79, Hungarian news agency MTI reported. Multiple award-winning Szakcsi Lakatos was a pianist, composer, holder of the Artist of the Nation title, and “a towering figure of Hungarian jazz,” the Hungarian Jazz Federation posted on Facebook. ... via hungarytoday.hu

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[02 Oct 2022] Joy Vincent (Indian guitarist), 63

Joy Vincent was a guitarist who filled the stage with Malayalam film musicians of many eras. One of the famous guitarists of Kerala has passed away. ... via postsen.com

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[01 Oct 2022] Stamatis Kokotas (Greek singer), 85

Legendary singer Stamatis Kokotas died at Asklipio Hospital in Athens, Greece according to an official announcement. He was eighty-five years old. ... via greekreporter.com

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[01 Oct 2022] Bin Valencia (Argentine drummer for Almafuerte), 61, heart attack

Bin Valencia, drummer recognized for having been part of Almafuerte from 2001 until the dissolution of the group in 2016, died this Saturday at the age of 61 while performing with Sirio, the band he was part of with his two children and his wife, at La Quadra Rock Club, located in the Buenos Aires town of Ramos Mejía. ... via infobae.com

September (54)

[30 Sep 2022] Keith "Wonderboy" Johnson (American gospel singer), 50

We are sad to report that gospel singer Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson has reportedly passed away at the age of 50. Johnson’s label, Black Smoke Music Worldwide released a statement on Johnson’s passing ... via blackamericaweb.comm

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[30 Sep 2022] Kevin Locke (American flautist and hoop dancer), 68

Kevin Locke, an acclaimed Native American flute player, hoop dancer, cultural ambassador and educator, has died in South Dakota at age 68, according to his family. ... via drgnews.com

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[30 Sep 2022] Rahim Rahimli (Azerbaijani singer, composer and actor), 45

Tonight, the popular Azerbaijani performer Rahim Rahimli passed away. The death of the performer was reported by his friends and acquaintances on social networks, calling the cause of death of R. Rahimli a heart attack. The singer was 46 years old. ... via 1news.az

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[30 Sep 2022] Colin Touchin (British composer), 69, pancreatic cancer

Sadly, Colin passed away at his home in Warsaw, Poland on 30th September, 2022 following a battle with a particularly aggressive form of pancreatic cancer. He will be sorely missed. ... via allensbankmusic.com

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[29 Sep 2022] David Malachowskin ( American guitarist, producer and composer), 67

David Malachowski, a Schenectady native who took up guitar at age 8 and grew from regional bands into being the music director for country superstar Shania Twain in the mid-1990s and a globally touring musician in pit bands for Broadway musicals including "Rent" and "Mamma Mia," died Thursday. ... via timesunion.com

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[28 Sep 2022] Prins Póló (Icelandic singer-songwriter), 45, cancer

Icelandic musician Svavar Pétur Eysteinsson, better known as Prins Póló, has passed away at the age of 45. Svavar was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2018. ... via icelandreview.com

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[28 Sep 2022] Coolio (American rapper and actor), 59, cardiac arrest

Hip hop rapper Coolio has died at age of 59 in Los Angeles, his manager Jarez Posey has confirmed, with no immediate cause of death released. ... via weheartmusic.com

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[27 Sep 2022] Madingo Afework (ማዲንጎ አፈወርቅ) (Ethiopian tizita singer), 44

Madingo Afework was said to have died in the early hours of the morning from his illness while working at a night club. ... via ethiopianreporter.com

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[27 Sep 2022] Boris Moiseev (Russian pop singer, choreographer and dancer), 68, stroke

Honored Artist of Russia Boris Moiseev died at the age of 68, the art director of the singer Sergei Gorokh told RIA Novosti. "Yes, it is. <…> Today at two o'clock," the agency's interlocutor said. ... via ria.ru

 

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[26 Sep 2022] Joe Bussard (American record collector), 86, pancreatic cancer

Joe Bussard, a record collector who helped preserve and celebrate early American blues, country, gospel, and folk music, has died. He had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October 2019 ... via ria.ru

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[24 Sep 2022] Sue Mingus (American record producer and music manager), 92

Sue Mingus, the fourth wife and widow of Charles Mingus who for over 40 years curated his music and ensured its regular public performance, died September 24. She was 92. ... via jazztimes.com

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[24 Sep 2022] Pharoah Sanders (American jazz saxophonist), 81

Sorry to hear of the death of Jazz legend and supreme sax player Pharoah Sanders – we saw him live a few times and he was truly mesmerising ... via louderthanwar.com

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[23 Sep 2022] Bob Lokman (Malaysian lyricist and actor), 58, heart disease

Famous actor and lyricist Bob Lokman passed away at about 1pm today at age 58. Bob, whose real name was Mohd Hakim Lokman, had a long history of battling his heart condition, and is believed to have breathed his last breath in his hometown in Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, reported Berita Harian. ... via therakyatpost.com

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[23 Sep 2022] Zeynettin Maraş (Turkish composer), 95

Zeynettin Maraş, the composer of a large number of famous songs, including the 'secret love of this' and' moaning tunes, died at the age of 95. ... via sozcu.com.tr

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[22 Sep 2022] John Hartman (American drummer for The Doobie Brothers), 72

Doobie Brothers’ drummer and co-founding member John Hartman has died. The news was confirmed by the band’s official social channels, where they wrote: “Today we are thinking of John Hartman, or Little John to us. John was a wild spirit, great drummer, and showman during his time in the Doobies… ... via stereogum.com

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[22 Sep 2022] Ray Edenton (American session guitarist for Everly Brothers, Marty Robbins), 95

The family of legendary session musician Ray Edenton recently confirmed his passing. ... via countrymusichalloffame.org

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[21 Sep 2022] Anton Fier (American composer, producer, and drummer for The Feelies, The Golden Palominos), 66

Anton Fier, drummer for bands including the Feelies, the Lounge Lizards, and the Golden Palominos, has died. Fier’s bandmates in the Feelies confirmed the news, paying tribute to Fier in a statement shared with Pitchfork. He was 66 years old. ... via pitchfork.com

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[20 Sep 2022] Jamie Roy (Scottish DJ and producer), 33

Tributes have been paid to Scottish DJ and producer Jamie Roy, who has died aged 33. Roy, who was originally from Dumfries, made his name in Glasgow and went on to perform all over the world. Friends and music industry colleagues described the DJ, whose songs regularly featured on BBC Radio 1, as an "incredible human". ... via bbc.com

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[19 Sep 2022] Benon Hardy (Polish musician and composer), 92

Benon Hardy died at the age of 92. He became famous as a talented composer and the first musician in Poland to play the Hammond organ. His figure is mentioned by Poznań journalists. ... via rmf.fm

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[18 Sep 2022] Martha Karagianni (Greek singer and actress), 82

The popular actress Martha Karagianni has passed away 14:39, 18.09.2022 ... via ledevoir.com

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[18 Sep 2022] Diane Guérin (Canadian singer and actress for Sol et Gobelet), 74, pancreatic cancer

Singer Belgazou, who rose to fame in the 1980s, died Sunday at the age of 74 after battling pancreatic cancer. ... via ledevoir.com

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[18 Sep 2022] Svetozar Saša Kovačević (Serbian composer, music pedagogue and church organist), 72

Composer, organist, regular professor of the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad Svetozar Saša Kovačević died today, at the age of 72. ... via 021.rs

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[18 Sep 2022] Teruyuki Noda (Japanese composer and music educator), 82, liver cancer

Teruyuki Noda, a composer and professor emeritus at Tokyo University of the Arts, passed away on the 18th. he was 82 years old. His funeral will be conducted by his next of kin. His chief mourner is his wife Kayoko. He had long had liver cancer. ... via asahi.com

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[16 Sep 2022] Marva Hicks (American singer and actress Star Trek: Voyager), 66

Marva Hicks, a singer and actress known for Broadway roles in The Lion King and Motown: The Musical and for television credits that included Star Trek: Voyager, has died. She was 66. ... via hollywoodreporter.com

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[15 Sep 2022] Jörg Faerber (German conductor for Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn), 93

He formed the Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn into a top orchestra. The WKO founder, longtime chief conductor and managing director Jörg Faerber has died at the age of 93. ... via stimme.de

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[14 Sep 2022] Irene Papas (Greek actress and singer), 93, Alzheimer's disease

Irene Papas, a Greek actress who became famous worldwide thanks to her roles in such films as Zorba the Greek, Z and The Guns of Navarone, died Wednesday at age 96 ... via npr.org

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[14 Sep 2022] David Andersson (Swedish heavy metal guitarist for Soilwork, The Night Flight Orchestra), 47

Soilwork guitarist David Andersson has died, as the Swedish melodic death metal act revealed to fans on Wednesday (Sept. 14). The musician was 47, according to SNBC13 ... via loudwire.com

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[14 Sep 2022] Jim Post (American singer-songwriter), 82

Jim Post, a mainstay of the Chicago folk music scene for more than five decades, died on Sept. 14, 2022. His passing was noted in a Facebook post by Ken Voss of the Illinois Rock & Roll Music Archives, who stated that Post died after a long illness. Post was 82. ... via bestclassicbands.com

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[14 Sep 2022] Paul Sartin (English composer and folk singer, musician for Bellowhead), 51

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[13 Sep 2022] Jesse Powell (American R&B singer), 51, cardiac arrest

R&B singer Jesse Powell has reportedly passed away. His death was confirmed on social media but his singer Tamara Powell. In a post on her Instagram page, she wrote, “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and uncle Jesse Powell.” ... via wbls.com

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[13 Sep 2022] Kornelije Kovač (Serbian composer and musician for Korni Grupa), 80

The famous Serbian composer Kornelije Kovač died today at the age of 81. ... via danas.rs

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[13 Sep 2022] Mark Belodubrovskiy (Марк Белодубровский) (Russian composer), 81

Bryansk composer, violinist and teacher Mark Belodubrovsky passed away. He was 81 years old. Condolences to relatives and friends expressed in the Department of Culture of the Bryansk region. ... via bryansk.kp.ru

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[12 Sep 2022] Dennis East (South African songwriter, record producer, and singer for Stingray), 73, stroke

Musician Dennis East passed away on Monday. Tributes are pouring in following the death of East at the age of 73. ... via jacarandafm.com

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[12 Sep 2022] Ramsey Lewis (American jazz pianist, composer and radio personality for WNUA), 87

Ramsey Lewis, the renowned jazz pianist whose music entertained fans over a more than 60-year career that began with the Ramsey Lewis Trio and made him one of the country’s most successful jazz musicians, has died. He was 87. ... via theguardian.com

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[12 Sep 2022] PnB Rock (American rapper), 30, shot

Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock was fatally shot at a Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles on Tuesday during a robbery. The hip-hop world paid tribute. ... via latimes.com

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[10 Sep 2022] Jorja Fleezanis (American violinist), 70

US violinist Jorja Fleezanis died on 10 September at the age of 70. From 1989 to 2009 she was concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra - the longest-tenured concertmaster in the orchestra’s history and only the second woman in the US to hold the title of concertmaster in a major orchestra when appointed. She was also the Henry A. Upper chair at Indiana University. ... via thestrad.com

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[10 Sep 2022] Paulino Bernal (American accordionist and Christian evangelist), 83

On the 10th of September 2022, accordionist and Christian evangelist Paulino Bernal passed away at the age of 83. Paulino Bernal was known for playing the accordion. ... via fox3now.com

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[10 Sep 2022] Choichi Terukina (Japanese Ryukyuan musician), 90

Asaichi Terukina, the first Living National Treasure of the Ryukyu performing arts (Ryukyu classical music) and honorary chairman of the Ryukyu Classical Music Afuso-ryu Gensokai, died of illness at his home in Naha City at 0:41 pm on the 10th. he is 90 years old. ... via ryukyushimpo.jp

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[09 Sep 2022] Carol Arnauld (French singer-songwriter), 61

Carol Arnauld made a name for herself in 1986 with the song It's not easy, composed after the tragic death of her brother. The song had been ranked at number 10 on the charts for several weeks. She died at the age of 61. ... via lejsl.com

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[09 Sep 2022] Herschel Sizemore (American bluegrass mandolinist), 87

Mandolin maestro Herschel Sizemore passed away on Friday morning, September 9, 2022 at his home in Roanoke, VA. He was 87 years of age. ... via bluegrasstoday.com

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[09 Sep 2022] Trevor Tomkins (British jazz drummer for Gilgamesh), 81

We are sad to hear of the passing of drummer Trevor Tomkins at the age of 81. In recent years he has been an inspiring, enlivening teacher for generations of jazz musicians at Guildhall School, and the instigator/ promoter of one of the weekly musician-led gigs which are a cornerstone of the London scene, at various venues in the Isleworth area. ... via londonjazznews.com

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[08 Sep 2022] Marciano Cantero (Argentine singer for Enanitos Verdes), 62

Marciano Cantero, the singer of Enanitos Verdes, died this Thursday at the age of 62, in Mendoza, where he was admitted to the Cuyo Clinic. ... via clarin.com

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[08 Sep 2022] Sonny West (American songwriter and musician), 85

It is with heavy hearts we share with Buddy Holly fans and Rockabilly aficionados, Sonny West, most notably the songwriter of “Oh Boy” and “Rave On”, passed away on September 8, 2022 in Grove Oklahoma. ... via kcbd.com

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[07 Sep 2022] Emanoel Araújo (Brazilian artist, art curator and museologist for Museu Afro Brasil), 81

The wake will take place on Thursday in the pavilion of the Afro Brasil Museum, which will now officially be named after Araújo, who was the institution's curator from its founding, in 2004, until his death. ... via folha.uol.com.br

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[07 Sep 2022] Dave Sherman (American rock bassist and singer for Spirit Caravan), 55

Dave Sherman, bassist of SPIRIT CARAVAN and KING VALLEY and frontman of EARTHRIDE, WRETCHED, WEED IS WEED and GALACTIC CROSS, among others, has died. He was 55 years old ... via blabbermouth.net

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[05 Sep 2022] Lars Vogt (German concert pianist and conductor), 51, cancer

German pianist and conductor Lars Vogt has died at the age of 51. According to his management Askonas Holt, Vogt, who was diagnosed with cancer in February 2021, died on Sept. 5, 2022 peacefully surrounded by family. ... via operawire.com

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[04 Sep 2022] Edward Hulewicz (Polish singer and composer), 84

Polish stage singer Edward Hulewicz died on Sunday, September 4. The artist would have turned 85 in November. The Union of Polish Stage Artists informed about the death. ... via kultura.gazeta.pl

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[04 Sep 2022] Gazi Mazharul Anwar (Bangladeshi film director, producer and lyricist), 79

Gazi Mazharul Anwar, a renowned film director, producer and lyricist, has died at the age of 79, bdnews24.com reports. ... via thefinancialexpress.com.bd

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[02 Sep 2022] Drummie Zeb (English reggae record producer and musician for Aswad), 62

Drummie Zeb, the lead singer for British reggae band Aswad, has died aged 62. ... via yahoo.com

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[02 Sep 2022] Xue Fan (薛范) (Chinese musicologist and translator), 87

Shanghai Translators Association announced on the 3rd that Xue Fan, a translator who translated and published nearly 2,000 songs from all over the world, including "A Night on the Outskirts of Moscow", died in Shanghai on the evening of the 2nd at the age of 88. ... via news.cn

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[02 Sep 2022] Jordi Cervelló (Spanish composer), 86, pneumonia

The composer Jordi Cervelló died today at the age of 86 in the Figueres Hospital, where he was admitted, due to complications from pneumonia. ... via ccma.cat

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[02 Sep 2022] T. V. Sankaranarayanan (Indian Carnatic vocalist), 77

Carnatic vocalist T.V. Sankaranarayanan, considered torch- bearer of the Madurai Mani Iyer style of singing and technique, died here on Friday evening. He was 77 ... via thehindu.com

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[01 Sep 2022] Jack Marchal (French musician, illustrator, and political activist), 75

Jack Marchal died on September 1, 2022. Born in 1946, “he will have been a musician, draftsman, graphic designer – and a writer with an exceptional temperament, when he wanted to. ... via breizh-info.com

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[01 Sep 2022] Bamba Bakya (Indian playback singer), 49, cardiac arrest

Singer Bamba Bakya, who has sung for composer A.R. Rahman in a few hit Tamil tracks, has passed away. He was 49. His most recent musical contribution was in the Ponni Nadhi number in Mani Ratnam’s upcoming Ponniyin Selvan. ... via thehindu.com

August (65)

 

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[31 Aug 2022] Ted Butterman (American jazz musician), 87

Theodore Butterman, age 87, of Arlington Hts, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Theodore was born January 26, 1935. Beloved brother of Inez Levy and Lewis Butterman, and fond uncle to many nephews and nieces, Ted was a renowned jazz, swing and Dixieland Trumpet player for more than half a century ... via dignitymemorial.com

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[31 Aug 2022] Mark Shreeve (British electronic songwriter and music composer for Redshift), 65

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Mark Shreeve, the pioneering English electronic musician. ... via echoes.org

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[31 Aug 2022] Wiktor Zatwarski (Polish singer and actor), 86

Today we received sad news - Wiktor Zatwarski, singer and actor, performer of the famous "Silver Wedding", has died. ... via radiopogoda.pl

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[30 Aug 2022] Alexander Skulskiy (Александр Скульский) (Russian conductor, music teacher and television presenter), 81

Alexander Skulsky, People's Artist of Russia, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Nizhny Novgorod State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the NGAF named after M.L.Rostropovich, suddenly died this morning at the age of 81. ... via vestinn.ru

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[30 Aug 2022] Ludmila Diacenco–Sulac (Moldovan musician, violinist and music arranger for Nicolae Sulac), 73, cancer

Ludmila Diacenco Sulac, ex-wife of the late music artist, Nicolae Sulac, passed away at the age of 73. The violinist will be buried in Germany, writes SHOK.md. ... via unimedia.info

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[29 Aug 2022] Luke Bell (American country singer-songwriter), 32

Country music star Luke Bell has passed away at the age of 32. The Tucson Police Department confirms he was found dead in the midtown area. ... via kgun9.com

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[29 Aug 2022] John P. Varkey (Indian guitarist for Avial and composer for Frozen), 52

Country music star Luke Bell has passed away at the age of 32. The Tucson Police Department confirms he was found dead in the midtown area. ... via kgun9.com

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[27 Aug 2022] Georges Al Rassi (Lebanese singer), 42, traffic collision

Pop singer George Al-Rassi died, on Saturday morning, after his car crashed into a concrete barrier in the Masnaa locality at the point separating the Lebanese and Syrian borders, as he was coming from the Syrian border. ... via radiopogoda.pl

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[27 Aug 2022] Manolo Sanlúcar (Spanish flamenco composer and guitarist), 78

Guitarist Manolo Sanlúcar (Sanlúcar de Barrameda, 1943- Jerez de la Frontera, 2022) has died this Saturday at the age of 78 after a long career dedicated to the world of culture, especially flamenco ... via eldiario.es

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[26 Aug 2022] Hana Zagorová (Czech singer-songwriter and actress), 75

Czech singer and nine-time winner of the Golden Nightingale award Hana Zagorová has died at the age of 75. Ms. Zagorová had been suffering from health problems for a long time, made worse after she contracted coronavirus in September 2020 ... via radiopogoda.pl

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[25 Aug 2022] Mable John (American R&B singer), 91

Mable John, the first female solo artist signed to Motown (then Tamla) Records, a Stax singer and longtime Ray Charles collaborator, has died at the age of 91. ... via radiopogoda.pl

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[25 Aug 2022] Joey DeFrancesco (American jazz musician), 51

Joey DeFrancesco, who brought the richly enveloping sound of the Hammond B-3 organ roaring back into the jazz mainstream in the early 1990s, reigning as its preeminent ace for more than 30 years, died on Thursday. He was 51. ... via npr.org

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[25 Aug 2022] Kimmo Blom (Finnish singer for Raskasta Joulua), 52, cancer

Kimmo Blom, known for rock singer and Hard Christmas concerts, has died. The matter will be announced on his own Facebook page. Blom was 52 years old when he died. ... via is.fi

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[23 Aug 2022] Creed Taylor (American jazz trumpeter and record producer, founder of Impulse! Records and CTI Records), 93

Creed Taylor, the visionary jazz record producer and founder of the Impulse! and CTI labels, who brought bossa nova to the global market, passed away this morning at the age of 93. ... via udiscovermusic.com

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[22 Aug 2022] Jaimie Branch (American jazz trumpeter and composer), 39

Jaimie Branch, a New York-via-Chicago avant-garde jazz trumpeter who released music solo and collaboratively, has died. She was 39. ... via stereogum.com

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[22 Aug 2022] Jerry Allison (American Hall of Fame drummer for The Crickets), 82

Jerry Allison, the longtime drummer and last surviving original member of the late Buddy Holly‘s backing group The Crickets, died Monday at the age of 82. ... via kixi.com

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[22 Aug 2022] Capriel Dedeian (Romanian guitarist and composer), 61

Capriel Dedeian passed away after a courageous battle with a merciless disease. Jazzman of international recognition, guitarist and composer, Capriel and his late brother Garbis Dedeian (passed away two years ago) were among the most important musicians of Romanian jazz, along with Johnny Răducanu or Anca Parghel. ... via money.ro

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[22 Aug 2022] R. Somashekharan (Indian singer, composer and music director), 77

Noted music director R Somasekharan passed away here on Monday morning at the age of 77. He breathed his last at 5.15 am at Sreerama Krishna Mission hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. ... via mathrubhumi.com

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[22 Aug 2022] Fredy Studer (Swiss drummer), 74

Lucerne drummer and percussionist Fredy Studer died on Monday at the age of 74. He died quickly and unexpectedly after a serious illness, his agency announced on Monday evening. ... via swissinfo.ch

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[22 Aug 2022] Piotr Szkudelski (Polish drummer for Perfect), 66

Piotr Szkudelski died on Monday morning. The information about the death of the 66-year-old musician was provided by his family. The drummer was a member of the first line-up of the cult Perfect. ... via onet.pl

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[22 Aug 2022] Margaret Urlich (New Zealand singer), 57, cancer

Margaret Urlich - who enjoyed a successful career in Australia through the 1990s after breaking through with a standout performance in the Daryl Braithwaite classic The Horses - has died aged 57. ... via heraldsun.com

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[21 Aug 2022] Stuart Anstis (British guitarist for Cradle of Filth), 48

Stuart Anstis, former guitarist for British extreme metallers Cradle of Filth, has died aged 48. His cause of death has not yet been revealed. ... via guitarworld.com

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[21 Aug 2022] Zalo Reyes (Chilean singer), 69, diabetes

For almost two weeks, the singer Zalo Reyes, who ceased to exist this Sunday at the age of 69, was admitted to the clinic of the Clinical Hospital of the University of Chile. ... via uchile.cl

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[21 Aug 2022] Robert Williams (Ρόμπερτ Ουίλιαμς) (Greek composer and singer), 72

The well-known Greek singer Robert Williams died at the age of 73. The artist was facing serious health problems in the last months, taking his last breath on the morning of Sunday, August 21. ... via news247.gr

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[21 Aug 2022] Monnette Sudler (American jazz guitarist), 70

Monnette Sudler, 68, the Philadelphia jazz guitar virtuoso whose career began with the early 1970s avant-garde ensemble Sounds of Liberation and carried on for five decades as a bandleader and backing musician for acts including Grover Washington Jr., David Murray, and Archie Shepp, has died. ... via inquirer.com

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[21 Aug 2022] Nayyara Noor (Pakistani playback singer for Aina), 71

Renowned artist and playback singer Nayyara Noor also known as 'Bulbul-e-Pakistan has passed away in Karachi after protracted illness. She was 71. ... via radio.gov.pk

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[20 Aug 2022] Helen Grayco (American actress and singer for The Spike Jones Show), 97

Singer-performer Helen Grayco died this morning at the age of 97. The last time I saw her, which was about ten years ago, she could have passed for 65 ... via newsfromme.com

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[18 Aug 2022] Hadrawi (Somali poet and songwriter), 79

Great Somali poet, Mohamed Ibrahim Warsame (Hadrawi), died today in Hargeisa, as confirmed by some of his relatives. The deceased poet died of a long-term illness, and his death has been widely discussed in the media. ... via somalitimes.co.uk

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[17 Aug 2022] Eison (艾成) (Malaysian singer and actor), 40, fall

The Luzhou Branch of the New Taipei City Government Police Bureau said today that artist Ai Cheng fell from the MRT Luzhou Station Co-Construction Building at about 10 a.m. near Exit 3 and died on the spot. He was 40 years old ... via cna.com.tw

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[16 Aug 2022] Kal David (American blues guitarist and singer), 79

The character of Sonny Eclipse came alive thanks to the incredible voice of singer/songwriter Kal David. Sadly, we have learned that David passed away at the age of 79. ... via insidethemagic.net

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[16 Aug 2022] Firangiz Rehimbeyli (Azerbaijani singer and actress), 62, heart attack

Singer Firangiz Rahimbeyova died. Director Namig Shiralibeyov informed APA about this. ... via apa.az

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[16 Aug 2022] Matti Lehtinen (Finnish baritone singer), 100

The legendary baritone Matti Lehtinen died on Tuesday morning, August 16, at the age of one hundred in a senior home after a short illness. ... via hs.fi

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[15 Aug 2022] Tokollo Tshabalala (South African kwaito musician for TKZee), 45, epileptic seizure

The family of the late Kwaito legend and former TKZee member Tokollo Magesh Tshabalala has confirmed and revealed the cause of his death. Magesh passed on in the early morning of 15 August 2022. He was 45. ... via iharare.com

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[15 Aug 2022] Steve Grimmett (English heavy metal singer for Grim Reaper), 62

Steve Grimmett, the frontman of British heavy metal band Grim Reaper known for his piercing head voice, has died aged 62. ... via theguardian.com

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[14 Aug 2022] Butch Thompson (American jazz pianist and clarinetist), 78

Butch Thompson’s spritely piano playing entertained audiences around the world and charmed fellow musicians. Thompson, the original pianist on “A Prairie Home Companion” passed away this week at the age 78. ... via mprnews.org

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[14 Aug 2022] Egle Martin (Argentine singer, vedette and actress), 86

The actress, vedette, choreographer and singer Egle Martin, who with her imprint motorized the modern revue, Afro-American music and capoeira in our country, died on Sunday, August 14 at the age of 85 ... via clarin.com

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[14 Aug 2022] Svika Pick (Polish-born Israeli singer and songwriter), 72

Svika Pick, a mainstay of the Israeli pop scene for decades and recipient of Israeli Authors, Composers and Music Producers Association 2011 award for lifetime achievement, died on Sunday at the age of 72 ... via haaretz.com

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[12 Aug 2022] Keith Jamieson (Australian country singer), 74

Goondiwindi-born, Golden Guitar winning bush balladeer Keith 'Jammo' Jamieson has died aged 74. ... via abc.net.au

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[12 Aug 2022] Zelito Miranda (Brazilian singer), 68

The singer Zelito Miranda died during the dawn of this Friday (12). The information was confirmed to Metro1 by his wife, Telma Miranda. According to her, Zelito felt sick this morning, around 5 am. ... via metro1.com.br

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[12 Aug 2022] German Vitke (Герман Витке) (Russian poet and songwriter), 53

Herman Witke, the famous songwriter, died on August 12, 2022 at the age of 53. His ex-wife, singer Irina Dyukova, announced his death. ... via kp.ru

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[11 Aug 2022] Darius Campbell Danesh (Scottish singer-songwriter), 41

Singer and actor Darius Campbell Danesh, who rose to fame on ITV talent shows Popstars and Pop Idol two decades ago, has died at the age of 41. ... via bbc.com

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[11 Aug 2022] Mohamed Huzam (Maldivian playback singer), 52

Mohamed Huzam, celebrated for his soulful voice and remains in the list of best local singers to date, has passed away. ... via abc.net.au

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[11 Aug 2022] Bill Pitman (American guitarist and session musician for The Wrecking Crew), 102, fall

Bill Pitman, a first call guitarist who played on such hit recordings as the Byrds’ “Mr. Tambourine Man” and the Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations” with the Los Angeles-based session musicians known as The Wrecking Crew, died yesterday (August 11, 2022) ... via bestclassicbands.com

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[11 Aug 2022] Shimoga Subbanna (Indian playback singer for Kaadu Kudure), 83, cardiac arrest

Renowned playback singer in Kannada and national awardee, Shivamogga Subbanna passed away in Bengaluru on Thursday. ... via bestclassicbands.com

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[10 Aug 2022] Karina Vismara (Argentine folk singer-songwriter), 31, kidney failure

On the morning of this Wednesday, the singer-songwriter Karina Vismara died, after a month of hospitalization in a Buenos Aires sanatorium. The 31-year-old artist suffered from kidney failure, a condition aggravated by the cancer she suffered from, and which was diagnosed earlier this year. ... via lanacion.com.ar

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[10 Aug 2022] Abdul Wadud (American cellist), 75

Abdul Wadud, a groundbreaking cellist who expanded a realm of possibilities for his instrument in avant-garde jazz and classical music, died on Aug. 10. He was 75. ... via npr.org

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[09 Aug 2022] Della Griffin (American jazz vocalist and drummer), 100

An obituary is not available at this time for Della Griffin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers or plant a tree in memory of Della Griffin ... via tributearchive.com

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[09 Aug 2022] Jussi Hakulinen (Finnish musician and singer-songwriter), 57

The news about the death of Jussi Hakulinen was the first to be reported by the people of Satakunta. The matter was confirmed to Yle by Hakulinen's longtime friend and fellow caller Iku Tukiainen. ... via yle.fi

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[08 Aug 2022] Olivia Newton-John (British-Australian singer), 73, breast cancer

Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer, actress, author, philanthropist and more, passed away on Monday, according to a statement from her husband. She was 73. ... via weheartmusic.com

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[08 Aug 2022] Anatoliy Luppov (Russian composer and music teacher), 81

Anatoly Borisovich Luppov died today - composer, teacher, honored worker of arts of the Republic of Tatarstan, laureate of the Tukay State Prize of the Republic of Tatarstan, professor of the Zhiganov Kazan Conservatory ... via tatar-inform.ru

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[08 Aug 2022] Lamont Dozier (American Hall of Fame songwriter, record producer and singer), 81

Dozier, who has died aged 81, played his part in many of the songs that built the Motown legend and which now seem as impervious to the ravages of time as those of Rodgers and Hart or Lennon and McCartney ... via theguardian.com

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[08 Aug 2022] Darryl Hunt (English musician for The Pogues), 72

The death has occurred of former Pogues bassist and songwriter Darryl Hunt, according to the band's social media. Joining the band as a musician in 1986 after serving as a roadie, Hunt played bass on the band's studio output from then on, starting with 1988's 'If I Should Fall from Grace with God' ... via irishexaminer.com

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[07 Aug 2022] Gord Lewis (Canadian guitarist for Teenage Head), 65, murder

Hamilton police have charged a 41-year-old man with second-degree murder after guitarist Gord Lewis of the punk rock band Teenage Head was found dead Sunday. ... via cbc.ca

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[07 Aug 2022] Ernesto Cavour (Bolivian singer for Los Jairas), 82

The Master of the Charango Ernesto Cavour Aramayo passed away this Sunday at the age of 82 and his departure caused deep sorrow in the artistic world for his long national and international career as one of the best performers of the charango instrument. ... via opinion.com.bo

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[06 Aug 2022] David Muse (American singer, songwriter and composer), 73, cancer

David Muse, best-known as the long-tenured multi-instrumentalist in Firefall, has died at the age of 73. ... via ultimateclassicrock.com

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[06 Aug 2022] Daniel Lévi (French singer-songwriter), 60, colon cancer

Daniel Lévi, who was battling colon cancer, died at the age of 60. He had known the consecration with the musical "The ten commandments". The funeral will take place in Marseille this Sunday afternoon. ... via ladepeche.fr

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[05 Aug 2022] Judith Durham (Australian singer for The Seekers), 79, lung disease

Judith Durham, the Australian singing great and vocalist of the Seekers, has died aged 79. ... via theguardian.com

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[05 Aug 2022] Diego Bertie (Peruvian singer and actor), 54, fall

Renowned Peruvian actor Diego Bertie has died at the age of 54. The news was confirmed by Mario Casaretto, commander of the General Corps of Volunteer Firefighters of Peru. ... via elcomercio.pe

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[05 Aug 2022] Michael Lang (American pianist and composer), 80

Mike Lang, one of the preeminent pianists in Hollywood history, died of lung cancer Friday morning at his home in Studio City. He was 80. ... via variety.com

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[05 Aug 2022] Torgny Söderberg (Swedish songwriter), 77

Songwriter Torgny Söderberg is dead, Krall Entertainment, among others, writes on social media. Artists such as Lena Philipsson and Sanna Nielsen pay tribute and remember the songwriter, also in social media. ... via aftonbladet.se

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[05 Aug 2022] Young Slo-Be (American rapper), 29, murder

California Rapper Young Slo-Be Shot & Killed At 29 ... via hiphopdx.com

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[04 Aug 2022] Sam Gooden (American soul singer for The Impressions), 87

Sam Gooden, one of the original members of the Chicago soul group The Impressions and a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has died. He was 87. ... via abcnews.go.com

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[03 Aug 2022] Nicky Moore (English singer for Samson), 75, Parkinson's disease

Samson lead singer and heavy metal pioneer Nicky Moore has died (pictured above, far left). He was 75. ... via variety.com

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[01 Aug 2022] Eduard Parma (Czech composer and record producer), 72

He was born on January 10, 1950. His father was the composer and trumpeter Eduard Parma Sr. In 1974, he graduated from the State Conservatory in Prague, playing the clarinet. ... via novinky.cz

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[01 Aug 2022] Rosa de Castilla (Mexican singer and actress), 90

At the age of 90, the Mexican actress and singer María Victoria Ledesma Cuevas dies, remembered as "Rosa de Castilla" according to the confirmation of the Board of Trustees and Honorary Council of the Casa del Actor. ... via eluniversal.com.mx

 

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[31 Jul 2022] Mo Ostin (American record executive for Warner Bros. Records), 95

Mo Ostin, who presided as a top executive at Warner Bros.-Reprise Records for more than three decades, during which the artist-friendly company enjoyed a glittering, hit-making run, died Sunday of natural causes. He was 95. ... via variety.com

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[31 Jul 2022] Vitaliy Vanchugov (Russian saxophonist for Leysya), 70

Bryansk jazz legend Vitaly Vanchugov (Vitālijs Dolgovs) suddenly died in Crimea ... via avchernov.ru

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[31 Jul 2022] Nirmala Mishra (Indian playback singer for Malajahna), 83, heart attack

Eminent singer Nirmala Mishra breathed her last yesterday night at her residence in Chetla, Kolkata. The 81-year-old singer wasn’t keeping well for some time ... via indiatimes.com

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[30 Jul 2022] Raymond Raposa (American singer-songwriter for Castanets), 41

Ray Raposa, best known as the force behind Castanets, has died. He was 41 ... via stereogum.com

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[30 Jul 2022] Nichelle Nichols (American actress on Star Trek and singer), 89

Nichelle Nichols, who portrayed communications officer Uhura on the original “Star Trek” series, died Saturday night in Silver City, N.M. She was 89 years old. ... via variety.com

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[30 Jul 2022] Archie Roach (Australian musician and singer-songwriter), 66

Prolific Aboriginal singer-songwriter Archie Roach has died aged 66. The Gunditjmara and Bundjalung elder died at Warrnambool Base Hospital in Victoria after a long illness. ... via smh.com.au

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[29 Jul 2022] Jim Sohns (American singer for The Shadows of Knight), 75

Jimmy Sohns, lead singer of the 1960s band Shadows of Knight—best known for the hit “Gloria”—has died at the age of 75 after suffering a stroke earlier in the week. ... via thedailybeast.com

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[28 Jul 2022] İlhan İrem (Turkish singer and songwriter), 67, kidney failure

İlhan İrem, one of the masters of Turkish music, who underwent dialysis treatment for kidney failure, passed away. ... via sozcu.com.tr

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[27 Jul 2022] Pino d'Olbia (Italian singer), 87

Farewell to the singer Pino d’Olbia. He had been ill for some time and disappeared at the age of 87, leaving a void in Gallura and island music ... via lanuovasardegna.it

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[27 Jul 2022] JayDaYoungan (American rapper), 24, murdered

Popular Louisiana rapper JayDaYoungan shot and killed outside home ... TMZ has learned. ... via tmz.com

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[27 Jul 2022] Sidney Kirk (American pianist), 78

Pianist Sidney Kirk, one of Memphis’ great jazz and R&B musicians and a key member of The Isaac Hayes Movement, died Wednesday ... via commercialappeal.com

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[27 Jul 2022] John Grenell (New Zealand country singer), 78

New Zealand country music legend John Hore Grenell has died at the age of 78. ... via stuff.co

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[27 Jul 2022] Larry Josephson (American radio host for WBAI), 83, Parkinson's disease

Larry Josephson has passed away. He died Wednesday, July 27th, 2022, a little before, or after 10pm. (He was never all that concerned with exact start and end times, as those of you who listened to WBAI know.) ... via wbai.org

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[27 Jul 2022] Yuri Marusin (Юрий Михайлович Марусин) (Russian opera singer), 76

With deepest regret, we inform you that on the night of July 27, 2022, at the age of 77, the People's Artist of Russia, Professor of the Department of Solo Singing at the St. Petersburg State Conservatory, Yuri Mikhailovich Marusin, died. ... via conservatory.ru

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[27 Jul 2022] Mick Moloney (Irish musician and folklorist), 77

Mick Moloney legendary Irish American musician dies at 77. Often named Irish America's greatest performer and who was considered the greatest historian of Irish music, has passed away. ... via irishcentral.com

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[27 Jul 2022] Charles Ward (British recording studio owner of Rockfield Studios)

Rockfield Studios has announced that its co-founder Charles Ward has died. Charles, with his brother Kingsley, created Rockfield Studios in Monmouthshire in the ’60s. ... via nation.cymru

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[26 Jul 2022] Giancarlo Cardini (Italian pianist and composer), 81

Farewell to Giancarlo Cardini, the pianist, composer, entertainer and music organizer, died in his Versilia ... via giornaledellamusica.it

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[26 Jul 2022] Darío Gómez (Colombian singer), 71

Colombian composer and singer Darío Gómez, the “King of spite” dies ... via quepasamedia.com

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[26 Jul 2022] Balwinder Safri (Indian singer), 63

Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri passes away at 63. The UK-based Punjabi singer and was known for his popular tracks like 'O chan mere makhna', 'Pao Bhangra', 'Gal Sun Kuriye', 'Nachdinu'and many more ... via livemint.com

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[25 Jul 2022] Sandy Roberton (British record producer), 80

Sandy Roberton, a producer and manager who worked with artists ranging from Steeleye Span in the early 1970s to the Matrix in the 2000s, died Monday in a hospital in London, colleagues report. ... via variety.com

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[25 Jul 2022] Comedian Selvy (Indian actor, writer and singer), 48

Comedian Selvy, who left audiences in splits for years, now leaves Goa in tears ... via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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[24 Jul 2022] Bob Heathcote (American bassist for Suicidal Tendencies), 58, traffic collision

Former Suicidal Tendencies bassist, Bob Heathcote, has passed away at the age of 58 due to complications following a motorcycle accident ... via bravewords.com

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[24 Jul 2022] Vittorio De Scalzi (Italian composer and singer for New Trolls), 72, pulmonary fibrosis

... via variety.com

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[23 Jul 2022] Bob Rafelson (American film director and creator of The Monkees), 89

Bob Rafelson, the writer, director, producer and maverick who set the tone for the swinging, psychedelic 1960s with The Monkees, then was a pioneer in one of the most influential eras in the history of independent film, has died ... via variety.com

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[23 Jul 2022] Zayar Thaw (Burmese politician and rapper for Acid), 41, execution by hanging

Myanmar's ruling military announced on Monday it had executed four democracy activists accused of aiding "terror acts", sparking widespread condemnation of the country's first executions in decades. ... via bravewords.com

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[22 Jul 2022] Núria Feliu (Spanish singer and actress), 80, stroke

The singer Núria Feliu died this morning in Barcelona, aged 80, after not being able to overcome the complications following the stroke she suffered at the beginning of 2021 ... via enderrock.cat

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[22 Jul 2022] Henrique Morelenbaum (Brazilian musician, conductor and teacher), 90

Maestro Henrique Morelenbaum died at the age of 90 on the morning of this Friday (22) ... via globo.com

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[22 Jul 2022] Kenichi Ōkuma (家の大熊謙) (Japanese video game music composer), 57

Composer Kenichi Okuma passed away at the age of 56. Worked on many games such as "Classmate", "Graduation", and "Smash Bros X" ... via matomame.jp

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[22 Jul 2022] Stefan Soltész (Hungarian-Austrian conductor), 73

Austrian conductor Stefan Soltész collapses during performance and dies ... via ad.nl

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[21 Jul 2022] Michel Schneider (French writer and musicologist), 78

High official, psychoanalyst, the author of "La Comédie de la culture" leaves an abundant and diverse work, where he evokes in particular his family history, music, his favorite authors... He died on July 21, at the age 78 years old. ... via lemonde.fr

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[20 Jul 2022] Jody Abbott (American drummer for Fuel), 55, Huntington's disease

Jody Abbott, the original drummer for the band Fuel, died earlier this month on July 20, announced his family and the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. He was 55. ... via americansongwriter.com

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[20 Jul 2022] Frankie Davidson (Australian singer), 88

Frankie Davidson had three more songs in the Australian charts. ‘The Ball-Bearing Bird’ (no 55, 1971), ‘I Love a Sunburnt Football’ (no 79, 1973) and ‘The Australian Barbeque Song’ (no 53, 1981). ... via noise11.com

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[20 Jul 2022] Alice Harnoncourt (Austrian violinist for Concentus Musicus Wien), 91

For Nikolaus Harnoncourt, his wife Alice was "an additional life-giving organ". Now the Viennese violinist, who had a symbiotic marriage and musical partnership with the great conductor, has died at the age of 91. ... via kleinezeitung.at

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[20 Jul 2022] Viktor Žmegač (Croatian musicologist and scholar), 93

Prominent academic, university professor Viktor Žmegač passed away ... via n1info.com

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[19 Jul 2022] Michael Henderson (American vocalist and bass guitarist for Miles Davis), 71

R&B singer and bass player Michael Henderson dies at 71 ... via soultracks.com

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[19 Jul 2022] Henkie (Dutch singer), 76

Singer Henk Leeuwis, better known as Henkie, died yesterday in Amsterdam after 'a lingering illness'. At the age of 61, the artist scored in 2006 with his Sweet little bunny, the summer hit in the Netherlands and Belgium. He turned 77. ... via gelderlander.nl

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[19 Jul 2022] Richard Seal (English organist and conductor), 86

We are saddened to learn of the death of Dr Richard Seal, former Organist and Master of the Choristers at Salisbury Cathedral from 1968 until his retirement in 1997. ... via winchester-cathedral.org.uk

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[18 Jul 2022] Dani (French actress and singer), 77

She loved the night smoke and the early morning dew on the roses. Singer Dani, who was also an actress, model or magazine leader and had a comeback in 2001 with the song "Like a boomerang", died Monday at the age of 77, her manager Lambert Boudier told AFP on Tuesday. ... via leparisien.fr

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[18 Jul 2022] Vincent DeRosa (American hornist), 101

American horn player Vincent DeRosa has died at the age of 101. DeRosa rose to fame as a studio musician in Hollywood, where he worked on numerous film productions and studio recordings from 1935 until his retirement in 2005 ... via klassik.com

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[18 Jul 2022] Povl Dissing (Danish singer and guitarist), 84

Singer and musician Povl Dissing has died, his wife, Pia Jacobæus, told Ritzau. ... via bt.dk

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[18 Jul 2022] Muhsin Farhan (Iraqi composer), 75

The Iraqi Artists Syndicate mourned the departure of the great composer, Mohsen Farhan. The union stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that it "mourns the departure of the great artist Mohsen Farhan, who passed away today." ... via ina.iq

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[18 Jul 2022] Hans-Joachim Hespos (German composer), 84

Hans-Joachim Hespos died on July 18 at the age of 84 ... via swr.de

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[18 Jul 2022] Bhupinder Singh (Indian ghazal singer), 82

Veteran playback singer Bhupinder Singh, who sang scores of Bollywood numbers in his heavy bass voice, passed away here on Monday evening, his wife and singer Mitali Singh said. ... via canindia.com

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[17 Jul 2022] César Pedroso (Cuban pianist), 75

Cuban musician Cesar Pedroso passed away on July 17, 2022 at the age of 75. Pedroso gained recognition for his work with Orquesta Reve and was a founding member of music group Los Van Van. He wrote a few of Van Van’s popular hits like Calla Calla, Seis Semanas, and more. ... via sportskeeda.com

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[17 Jul 2022] Héctor Tricoche (Puerto Rican salsa singer-songwriter), 66

The renowned salsa singer, Héctor Tricoche, died at the age of 66 on Sunday, according to his family on social networks in the early hours of this Monday. ... via telemundopr.com

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[16 Jul 2022] Idris Phillips (American musician and composer), 64

Music producer Idris Phillips, who recorded his solo album in Dubai, dies at 64 ... via sportskeeda.com

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[16 Jul 2022] Vadim Golutvin (Russian guitarist, songwriter and composer), 69

On the night of July 16, the guitarist Vadim Golutvin died. This was reported in social networks by the Araks group. The musician was 69 years old ... via iz.ru

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[15 Jun 2022] Paul Ryder (English bassist for Happy Mondays), 58

Paul Ryder, the bass guitarist who helped power the hugely popular “baggy” funk sound of the Happy Mondays, has died aged 58. ... via theguardian.com

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[15 Jul 2022] Pavel Deshura (Павел Дешура) (Russian guitarist and arranger for Pelageya), 36

The guitarist Pavel Deshura has died. The news of the death of the guitarist appeared on the official page of Пелагеи on the social network. “This morning Pasha left us. Polyorgan deficiency against the background of a long chronic disease ... We ourselves do not understand anything ... ” ... via starhit.ru

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[14 Jul 2022] William Hart (American songwriter and singer for The Delfonics), 77

Today we mourn the passing of Delfonics co-founder and longtime lead singer William "Poogie" Hart. He was 77. ... via starhit.ru

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[13 Jul 2022] A. B. Crentsil (Ghanaian singer, composer and guitarist), 78

Ghanaian Highlife legend, Alfred Benjamin Crentsil, better known as AB Crentsil has passed away at the age of 79 years. ... via ghanaweb.com

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[13 Jul 2022] Michael James Jackson (American music producer for Kiss), 56, COVID-19

Producer, engineer and longtime Kiss associate Michael James Jackson, who worked on several of the band’s ‘80s albums, has died, reportedly due to COVID-related complications. ... via ultimateclassicrock.com

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[13 Jul 2022] Rubina Qureshi (Pakistani classical singer), 81, cancer

Renowned singer Rubina Qureshi, known as ‘Nightingale of Sindh’, died in Karachi on Wednesday morning. She was 81. She was battling cancer for some time ... via dawn.com

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[12 Jul 2022] Bramwell Tovey (British conductor for Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and composer for Eighteen), 69, sarcoma

Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra principal conductor and artistic director Bramwell Tovey died Tuesday, according to the organization. ... via providencejournal.com

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[11 Jul 2022] Monty Norman (English composer), 94

Composer Monty Norman, who wrote the theme for the James Bond films, has died at the age of 94. ... via belfasttelegraph.co.uk

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[10 Jul 2022] Andrew Ball (British pianist), 72, Parkinsons Disease

The widely respected pianist Andrew Ball has died of the effects of Parkinsons Disease at the age of 72. He was Head of Keyboard at the Royal College of Music, London, from 1999 to 2005 and a sught-after international performer. ... via slippedisc.com

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[10 Jul 2022] Chantal Gallia (Algerian-born French singer and humorist), 65, stroke

Chantal Gallia, pioneer of imitation, dies of a "brutal stroke" at 65. The comedian, star of the 1970s, died on July 10. ... via lefigaro.fr

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[10 Jul 2022] Enamul Haque (Bangladeshi museologist), 85

... via lefigaro.fr

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[09 Jul 2022] Barbara Thompson (English jazz saxophonist for Colosseum), 77, Parkinson's disease

When people talk about female saxophonists of international renown, it’s usually Candy Dulfer that comes to mind; when I think about players of the fair sex, it’s always Barbara Thompson whose name and music I mentally hear ... via dmme.net

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[08 Jul 2022] Alam Khan (Bangladeshi composer), 78

Legendary music director and composer Alam Khan passed away in Dhaka on Friday at the age of 79. ... via dhakatribune.com

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[07 Jul 2022] Mark Astronaut (British musician and poet for The Astronauts)

It has been announced that yesterday (7 July 2022) poet, lyricist and punk singer Mark Astronaut (born Mark Wilkins) passed away. ... via louderthanwar.com

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[07 Jul 2022] Don Graham (American music promoter), 87, stomach cancer

Don Graham, Music Promotion Pioneer, Dies at 87. He helped start Tower Records, worked for Warner Bros. Records and A&M Records and promoted Edd Byrnes and Connie Stevens' "Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb." ... via hollywoodreporter.com

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[07 Jul 2022] Samvel Sahakyan (Armenian singer), 61

Samvel Sahakyan Death – Popular Armenian singer, Samvel Sahakyan passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022. He was 61 years of age according to Harout Baghjedjian, a social media user. ... via hollywoodreporter.com

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[07 Jul 2022] Adam Wade (American singer and television host for Musical Chairs), 87, Parkinson's disease

Adam Wade, the suave singer and actor who registered three top 10 hits on the Billboard 100 in 1961 and appeared in films including Shaft, Crazy Joe and Claudine before making history as a game show host, has died. He was 87. ... via hollywoodreporter.com

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[05 Jul 2022] Manny Charlton (Scottish rock guitarist for Nazareth), 80

Manny Charlton, the founding guitarist for the Scottish rock band Nazareth, died on July 5, 2022, in Texas, at age 80. The news was shared on July 6 by his grandson, Jamie Charlton ... via bestclassicbands.com

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[05 Jul 2022] Alfred Koerppen (German organist and composer), 95

With the end, Alfred Koerppen recently made peace in a typical idiosyncratic way. "In paradisum" is the name of the piece that the then elderly composer completed less than twelve months ago. ... via haz.de

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[05 Jul 2022] Bob Tutupoly (Indonesian singer, presenter and actor), 82

Veteran Indonesian singer Bob Tutupoly has passed away at the age 82 after reports of declining health including a stroke. ... via nme.com

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[04 Jul 2022] Alan Blaikley (English songwriter and composer), 82

Elvis Presley songwriter and former Ham&High columnist dies aged 82. Songwriter and composer Alan Blaikley, died overnight after being taken from his care home to hospital on July 4. ... via hamhigh.co.uk

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[03 Jul 2022] Antonio Cripezzi (Italian singer and keyboardist for I Camaleonti), 76

Antonio Cripezzi, singer and keyboardist of the Camaleonti, was found dead in a hotel room in San Giovanni Teatino (Chieti). The death, according to initial information, would be due to natural causes ... via ansa.it

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[03 Jul 2022] Miu Chu (朱俐静) (Taiwanese singer), 40, breast cancer

Singer Zhu Lijing, who was born in Taiwan's singing talent show "Super Idol", died of cancer at the age of 40. ... via 8world.com

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[01 Jul 2022] Richard Taruskin (American musicologist for Oxford History of Western Music), 77, esophageal cancer

Richard Taruskin, a commanding musicologist and public intellectual whose polemical scholarship and criticism upended conventional classical music history, died early Friday in Oakland, Calif. He was 77. ... via nytimes.com

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[01 Jul 2022] Irene Fargo (Italian singer and theater actress), 59

Irene Fargo died, the Brescia singer was 59 years old. Irene Fargo, a name of art of Flavia Pozzaglio, in her career was also a theatrical actress. ... via ilgiorno.it

 

June (46)

[29 Jun 2022] Blanka Kulínská (Czech teacher and choral conductor for Bambini di Praga), 87

At the age of 87, the choirmaster, music pedagogue and composer Blanka Kulínská died in Prague. Her life was associated with Czech and Czechoslovak Radio and the choir Bambini di Praga. ... via ceskenoviny.cz

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[23 Jun 2022] Bernard Belle (American musician, music producer and songwriter for Michael Jackson), 57, heart failure

Multiple Grammy Award-winning musician, composer, and songwriter/producer Bernard Belle died Thursday, June 23, at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Georgia, at the age of 57. Belle’s official cause of death was due to congestive heart failure ... via eurweb.com

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[23 Jun 2022] Massimo Morante (Italian guitarist for Goblin), 69

Massimo Morante, co-founder, together with Claudio Simonetti, of the progressive-rock group Goblin and author of famous horror film soundtracks, including "Suspiria "(directed by Dario Argento) and" Zombi "(directed by George A. Romero) ... via conquistedellavoro.it

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[23 Jun 2022] Arkady Gartsman (Аркадий Гарцман) (Ukrainian screenwriter, actor, and songwriter for Treasure Island), 75

Arkady Gartzman, Soviet and Ukrainian actor, screenwriter and author of songs passed away. His death was reported by daughter Victoria Aronova on social networks ... via kp.ru

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[23 Jun 2022] Yuri Shatunov (Russian singer for Ласковый Май), 48, heart attack

Yuri Shatunov, the former Russian lead singer of Soviet boyband Laskovyi Mai, has died at the age of 48, following heart problems. ... via euroweeklynews.com

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[23 Jun 2022] Leluţ Vasilescu (Romanian drummer for România), 66

Terrible news in Romanian showbiz! Leluț Vasilescu, the drummer of the band Compact and a founding member of this legendary band from Romania, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 ... via kfetele.ro

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[22 Jun 2022] Patrick Adams (American record producer, music arranger and composer for The Universal Robot Band), 72

A generation (or two) of music fans danced the night away to his work, which never ceased to get us sweating. Today we say a sad goodbye to iconic songwriter, producer and arranger Patrick Adams, who has reportedly died at age 72, causes undisclosed. ... via soultracks.com

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[22 Jun 2022] Paulo Diniz (Brazilian singer), 82

The singer and songwriter from Pernambuco, Paulo Diniz, died on the morning of this Wednesday (22), at the age of 82, known for the hit "Pingos de Amor", a song recorded by several interpreters, such as Paula Toller, from Kid Abelha. ... via folhape.com.br

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[21 Jun 2022] Artie Kane (American pianist, film score composer and conductor), 93

Artie Kane, Grammy-nominated pianist and composer of film scores including “Looking for Mr. Goodbar” and “Eyes of Laura Mars,” died Tuesday at his home on Whidbey Island, north of Seattle, Wash. He was 93. ... via variety.com

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[20 Jun 2022] Qiao Yu (乔羽) (Chinese lyricist and playwright), 94

According to Qiao Fang, the son of famous lyricist and playwright Qiao Yu, Qiao Yu passed away in Beijing on June 20 at the age of 95. ... via news.cn

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[20 Jun 2022] Dennis Cahill (American guitarist for The Gloaming), 68

Folk musician Dennis Cahill, who was a member of supergroup The Gloaming, has died at 68. The news came from his family via his website ... via brooklynvegan.com

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[20 Jun 2022] Kurt Equiluz (Austrian operatic tenor for Vienna State Opera), 93

Kurt Equiluz is dead. The Kammersänger is still fondly remembered by older State Opera visitors today as Pedrillo in Mozart's "Abduction from the Seraglio". ... via wienerzeitung.at

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[19 Jun 2022] Brett Tuggle (American songwriter and keyboardist for Fleetwood Mac), 70, cancer

Brett Tuggle, a journeyman keyboardist who logged two decades in Fleetwood Mac during their reunion era and also served as a founding member of the David Lee Roth Band in the Eighties, died June 19 from complications related to cancer ... via rollingstone.com

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[19 Jun 2022] Jim Schwall (American blues musician for Siegel–Schwall Band), 79

Legendary blues musician and former Madison resident Jim Schwall died on June 19 at his home in Tucson, Arizona, where he has been living for several years, at age 79 ... via isthmus.com

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[18 Jun 2022] Iulia Buciuceanu (Romanian operatic mezzo-soprano), 90

Mezzosoprana Iulia Buciuceanu, the first soloist of the Romanian Opera in Bucharest between 1952 and 1983, died on Saturday, announces the Ministry of Culture, citing a statement of the Romanian Opera in Bucharest. ... via stiripesurse.ro

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[18 Jun 2022] Gian Pietro Felisatti (Italian music producer, composer and songwriter), 72

The world of music is in mourning. Gian Pietro Felisatti has passed away in the past few hours. For all he was Piter: Vigevanese, 72 years old, he is the author of dozens of songs that entered the collective imagination ... via fanpage.it

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[17 Jun 2022] Sasha Skul (Сашу Скула) (Russian rapper), 33, cancer

Three years ago, the rapper spoke about a terrible diagnosis. Experts found him cancer of the lymphatic system. Sasha passed the necessary treatment and it seemed that the disease receded. ... via starhit.rut

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[16 Jun 2022] Big Rude Jake (Canadian musician), 57, small-cell carcinoma

Toronto legend Big Rude Jake — the irony-laden, poem-writing troubadour who mixed up the city's neo-swing scene with his blend of jazz, blues, ragtime, rockabilly and Cajun music — has died at 57 after being diagnosed with small-cell carcinoma of the bladder in spring 2021. ... via exclaim.ca

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[16 Jun 2022] Ivonne Haza (Dominican operatic soprano for Eduardo Brito National Theater), 83

Soprano and mother of Industry, Trade and MSME Minister Víctor (Ito) Bisonó, Ivonne Haza, known in the art world as “La Diva Dominicana”, has passed away this Thursday afternoon, it was announced via her Twitter account the Officer . ... via spamchronicles.com

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[16 Jun 2022] Rino Vernizzi (Italian bassoonist), 75

Goodbye Rino and thank you ... via ilteatrodellamemoria.com

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[14 Jun 2022] Joel Whitburn (American author and music historian for Billboard), 82

Joel Whitburn, one of the pre-eminent chart historians of the last 50-plus years, has died. ... via billboard.com

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[14 Jun 2022] Subhomoy Chatterjee (Indian actor and singer for Mahalaya)

Senior Bengali artist Shubhomoy Chatterjee, who has been a part of the movie ‘Mahalaya’, has passed away today (June 14) morning. ... via indiatimes.com

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[12 Jun 2022] Gabe Baltazar (American jazz alto saxophonist and woodwind doubler), 92

Gabe Baltazar, the greatest Hawaii-born jazz musician of his generation — known internationally for his work with bandleader Stan Kenton in the 1960s — died Sunday at his home in Waialua. Bal­tazar had been in declining health for several years. He was 92 ... via staradvertiser.com

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[12 Jun 2022] Roman Bunka (German oud player and composer), 70

German composer, guitarist and oud player, known to Arab audiences for his close collaboration with Mohamed Mounir and numerous other Arab musicians, passed away Sunday at age 71 due to liver cancer. ... via ahram.org

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[12 Jun 2022] Dawit Nega (Ethiopian singer and musician), 34

Popular Tigrigna singer Dawit Nega has died. Dawit Nega was hospitalized three days ago at Addis Hiwot Clinic. ... via addisinsight.net

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[12 Jun 2022] Meghan Stabile (American music promoter), 39, suicide

Meghan Stabile, a promoter, presenter and producer whose impassioned advocacy helped spark a resurgence of mainstream interest in jazz, particularly among young artists and audiences of color, died on Sunday, June 12 in Valrico, Fla. She was 39. ... via npr.org

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[11 Jun 2022] Magdalen Silvestra (English trance singer, songwriter and the owner of Verse Recordings Label), pancreatic cancer and lack of oxygen levels

Our friend Magdalen Silvestra (The Queen Of Uplifting Trance & Equinox Recordings ) has passed away and is no longer with us. ... via facebook.com

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[11 Jun 2022] Osayomore Joseph (Nigerian musician), 69

One of the Nigeria’s music legends, Ambassador Osayomore Joseph is dead. Osayomore Joseph whose passage was announced on Saturday by the Edo State Chapter of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) died five months to his 70th birthday. ... via independent.ng

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[10 Jun 2022] FBG Cash (American rapper), 31, murdered

Rapper FBG Cash was killed and a woman was wounded in a shooting on the city's South Side early Friday morning, authorities said. ... via abc7chicago.com

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[09 Jun 2022] Dario Parisini (Italian guitarist, composer and actor), 55, cancer

Dario Parisini is dead: the artistic and musical world of Bologna mourns him ... via repubblica.it

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[09 Jun 2022] Julee Cruise (American singer, musician and actress), 65, suicide

Julee Cruise, the singer-songwriter best known for collaborations with David (Twin Peaks) Lynch, Angelo Badalamenti, and The B-52’s has passed away at the age of 65. ... via weheartmusic.com

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[08 Jun 2022] David Lloyd-Jones (British conductor), 87

With great sadness, we have learned that David Lloyd-Jones, Opera North’s founding Music Director, has died after an illness. ... via operanorth.co.uk

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[08 Jun 2022] Wolfgang Reisinger (Austrian jazz percussionist), 66, ruptured aneurysm

Austrian jazz drummer Wolfgang Reisinger has died at the age of 67. A few weeks before his 67th birthday. ... via ndr.de

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[06 Jun 2022] Jim Seals (American songwriter and musician for Seals and Crofts), 80

Jim Seals, who as part of the duo Seals and Crofts crafted memorably wistful 1970s hits like “Summer Breeze” and “Diamond Girl,” died Monday at age 80. No cause of death was immediately given. ... via variety.com

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[06 Jun 2022] Mikhail Vladimirov (Russian songwriter and guitarist for Mify), 55

The former guitarist of Chizh & Co, Mikhail Vladimirov, has passed away. The 55-year-old musician died on June 6 at his home in the Leningrad Region. The cause of death is unknown. ... via nashe.ru

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[05 Jun 2022] Eugen Mamot (Moldovan composer), 81

Well-known composer Eugen Mamot passed away yesterday at the age of 81. The news was confirmed by his son, Eugen Mamot. ... via noi.md

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[05 Jun 2022] Cinzia (aka Laura Gray) (Italian singer), 81

Dead singer Laura Gray, participated in "The Voice Senior", known in the entertainment world before her with the name of Cinzia, with whom she made her debut when she was just 14, and later as Laura Gray. ... via noi.md

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[05 Jun 2022] Trouble (American rapper), 34, shot

Atlanta rapper Trouble, aka Skoob, has reportedly passed away. He was only 34. Trouble’s ex-girlfriend, Alexis Skyy, took to Twitter to confirm his death. “I’m so sorry this happen to you Skoob you didn’t deserve this I’m praying for your kids and family,” Skyy tweeted. ... via hiphopwired.com

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[05 Jun 2022] Alec John Such (American bassist for Bon Jovi), 70

Alec John Such, founding member and ex-bassist of Bon Jovi has passed away at the age of 70 (cause currently unknown). ... via weheartmusic.com

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[03 Jun 2022] El Noba (Argentine cumbia singer), 25, results of motorcyle accident

The singer Lautaro Coronel, known as "El Noba", died at age 25 as a result of the motorcycle accident he suffered on May 24. The accident occurred at the crossroads of Luis Braille and Solís streets, in Florencio Varela, when Cumbia 420 singer hit a 208 Peugeot car and fell on the asphalt. ... via c5n.com

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[03 Jun 2022] Grachan Moncur III (American jazz trombonist), 85, cardiac arrest

Grachan Moncur III, a trombonist and composer who carved an intrepid path through modern jazz, on his own and with collaborators like the saxophonists Archie Shepp and Jackie McLean, died in Newark, N.J., on Friday, his 85th birthday. ... via npr.org

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[02 Jun 2022] Kai Bumann (German-Polish teacher and conductor for Warsaw Chamber Opera), 61

Kai Bumann, former artistic director of the Polish Baltic Philharmonic, has died ... via trojmiasto.pl

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[02 Jun 2022] Hal Bynum (American songwriter), 87, Alzheimer's disease

Award-winning Nashville songwriter and performing artist, Hal Bynum, passed away peacefully at age 87 after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s and final stroke ... via einnews.com

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[02 Jun 2022] Gracia Montes (Spanish copla singer), 86

Gracia Montes dies, 'the Crystal Voice' of the copla, at the age of 86 ... via larazon.es

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[02 Jun 2022] Bhajan Sopori (Indian santoor player), 73, colon cancer

Santoor maestro Bhajan Sopori, often referred to as the 'saint of santoor' and 'king of strings’ for his mastery over the instrument, died on Thursday at a Gurugram hospital following a battle with cancer. He was 73. ... via deccanherald.com

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[01 Jun 2022] Deborah McCrary (American gospel singer for The McCrary Sisters), 67

Gospel singer and member of The McCrary Sisters, Deborah McCrary passed away Wednesday at the age of 67. Deborah Person McCrary, born June 17, 1954, was a member of the legendary gospel quartet The McCrary Sisters who have performed on countless recordings, television shows and live performances including Grammy, CMA, CMT, SNL and others. ... via fox17.com

May (74)

[31 May 2022] Ingram Marshall (American composer), 80

Composer Ingram Marshall, about whose music composer Timo Andres once said that it "merges sacred and secular in mysterious ways, following a train of thought into territories entirely on its own,” died on Tuesday at the age of 80. ... via nonesuch.com

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[31 May 2022] Kelly Joe Phelps (American blues musician), 62

It has been confirmed that American musician Kelly Joe Phelps passed away on 31 May, age 62 ... via musicradar.com

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[31 May 2022] KK (Indian playback singer for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam), 53, cardiac arrest

Singer KK, who gave Indian music lovers many hits over the last three decades has died at 53. He gave a performance at Nazrul Mancha on Tuesday and later went to his hotel where he fell ill. He was brought to a hospital where he was declared dead. ... via hindustantimes.com

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[30 May 2022] Paul Vance (American songwriter and record producer), 92

Paul Vance (who was born Joseph Paul Florio on Nov. 4, 1929), a world-renowned American songwriter, record producer and Standardbred harness racing owner, passed away Sunday, May 30 at the age of 92. ... via harnesslink.com

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[30 May 2022] Richard Benson (British-Italian guitarist, singer and television host), 67

Richard Benson, a musician of British origin naturalized Italian, who marked the Roman underground music of the 70s, died at the age of 67 ... via fanpage.it

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[29 May 2022] Steve Broughton (British rock musician for Edgar Broughton Band), 72

Steve Broughton, drummer with the Edgar Broughton Band and who played on Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells, has died, aged 72, his brother Edgar has confirmed on social media. ... via loudersound.com

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[29 May 2022] Dakis (Greek singer), 78

Iconic Greek pop singer Dakis has passed away at the age of 78, his friend Loukila Carrer Plessa confirmed Sunday morning on Twitter. ... via greekreporter.com

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[29 May 2022] Ronnie Hawkins (American-Canadian rock and roll singer-songwriter), 87

Ronnie Hawkins, the southern U.S. rockabilly artist who sowed the seeds of Canada’s music scene after moving north, has died at 87. ... via thestar.com

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[29 May 2022] Ma Jinfeng (之一马金凤) (Chinese Henan opera performer), 100

Luoyang Financial Media reporter was shocked to learn from Luoyang Vocational and Technical College that Ma Jinfeng, a tenured professor of the school and one of the five famous actors of Henan Opera, died of heart failure at 7:15 a.m. on May 29, 2022 in Qingdao at the age of 100. ... via xinmin.cn

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[29 May 2022] Sidhu Moose Wala (Indian singer, actor and politician), 28, murdered

Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar has claimed responsibility for Sidhu Moose Wala’s murder. This follows a day after the Punjab Police withdrew security of 424 people, including Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala. ... via fanpage.it

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[28 May 2022] Edava Basheer (Indian singer), 78

Veteran singer Edava Basheer died here on Saturday. He was 78. Sources said the musician collapsed on the stage while performing at the golden jubilee celebrations of the Blue Diamond's orchestra in Alappuzha ... via fanpage.it

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[28 May 2022] Vadim Saralidze (Russian writer and violinist for Вадим Саралидзе), 62

At the age of 62, the former violinist of the Crematorium group Vadim Saralidze died. This was announced on Saturday, May 28, on social networks by the daughter of musician Yevgeny Korzun. ... via tokyo-ondai.ac

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[27 May 2022] Juan José Mosalini (Argentinian bandoneon player), 78

The Argentine composer and bandoneon player Juan José Mosalini, with a great local tour as a member of the orchestras led by José Basso, Horacio Salgán and Osvaldo Pugliese, passed away in the last few hours at the age of 78 in France, where he lived ... via pagina12.com.ar

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[26 May 2022] Andy Fletcher (English Hall of Fame keyboardist for Depeche Mode), 60

Andrew Fletcher, keyboardist and founding member of British electronic band Depeche Mode, has died aged 60. A statement issued by the band on social media said: “We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member, and bandmate Andy ‘Fletch’ Fletcher.” ... via theguardian.com

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[26 May 2022] Teodor Kukuruza (Теодор Кукуруза) (Ukrainian poet, composer and singer), 65

Ukrainian poet, composer and singer of the Lviv region Teodor Kukuruza has died. He was 65 years old. ... via ukrinform.ua

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[26 May 2022] Alan White (English Hall of Fame drummer for Yes), 72

Yes drummer Alan White has died, aged 72, his wife Gigi has confirmed. In a statement on White's Facebook page (opens in new tab), Gigi said: "Alan White, our beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, passed away at the age of 72 at his Seattle-area home on May 26, 2022, after a brief illness. ... via loudersound.com

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[26 May 2022] Bill Walker (Australian-born American composer and conductor), 95

Bill Walker, Producer, Arranger & ‘Johnny Cash Show’ Music Director, Dies at 95 ... via billboard.com

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[25 May 2022] Guillaume Bideau (French heavy metal vocalist for Mnemic), 44

Guillaume Bideau, the French vocalist who fronted the Danish metal band MNEMIC from 2006 to 2013, has died at the age of 44. ... via blabbermouth.net

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[25 May 2022] Jean-Louis Chautemps (French jazz saxophonist), 90

We learn this Wednesday, May 25 the death of Jean-Louis Chautemps, brilliant French saxophonist. A mischievous character, he had rubbed shoulders with the greatest jazzmen, including Django Reinhardt and Chet Baker. He was 90 years old. ... via radiofrance.fr

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[23 May 2022] Thom Bresh (American country guitarist and singer), 74, esophageal cancer

Hotshot guitar picker Thom Bresh, who scored a top 10 country hit with 1976’s “Home Made Love,” has died at age 74. ... via musicrow.com

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[23 May 2022] Hans Scheibner (German satirist, songwriter and cabaret artist), 85

The Hamburg songwriter and cabaret artist Hans Scheibner is dead. He died on May 23 at the age of 85 after a short, serious illness, as his family announced on Wednesday evening ... via spiegel.de

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[21 May 2022] Yam Bing-yee (任冰兒) (Hong Kong Cantonese opera singer and actress), 90

Yam Bing-yee, a famous Cantonese opera actress known as the King of the Second Gang, died at the age of 91 at the age of 91 in her sleep at 3 am today (May 21). ... via passiontimes.hk

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[20 May 2022] Samir Sabri (سمير صبري) (Egyptian singer, actor and television presenter), 85

Iconic Egyptian actor and entertainer Samir Sabri has passed away aged 85 years old after a struggle with illness. ... via ahram.org

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[19 May 2022] Guido Lembo (Italian singer and guitarist), 75

Capri says goodbye to Guido Lembo. The chansonnier, founder and patron of the Anema e Core tavern, the place loved by the VIPs who frequent the island, died a few hours ago after a long illness. He was 75 years old. ... via sorrentopress.it

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[19 May 2022] Bernard Wright (American funk and jazz singer), 58, traffic collision

We are sad to inform SoulTrackers of the passing of Mr. Wright at age 58, reportedly in a tragic traffic accident in Dallas. Wright was the Godson and former music director for legendary singer Roberta Flack. ... via soultracks.com

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[18 May 2022] Silvia Baleani (Uruguayan operatic soprano), 80

Mourning in the world of opera: the soprano and significant voice of the opera scene of the late twentieth century of Argentine origin Silvia Baleani, wife of the new musical director of the Macerata Opera Festival, Donato Renzetti, disappears. ... via picchionews.it

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[18 May 2022] Cathal Coughlan (Irish singer-songwriter for Microdisney, The Fatima Mansions), 61

Cathal Coughlan – famed for his work as a solo artist, as well as with Microdisney, Fatima Mansions, and Telefís – has passed away, aged 61. ... via hotpress.com

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[18 May 2022] Anne Howells (British operatic mezzo-soprano), 81, myeloma

The British mezzo Anne Howells, who excelled as Octavian and Dorabella and also created roles in operas by Nicholas Maw and Mark-Anthony Turnage, has died aged 81. ... via prestomusic.com

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[18 May 2022] Bob Neuwirth (American singer-songwriter), 82

Bob Neuwirth, Folk Singer-Songwriter Who Had Profound Impact on Bob Dylan, Dead at 82 ... via rollingstone.com

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[18 May 2022] Raoul Pleskow (Austrian-born American composer), 91

Raoul Pleskow (October 12, 1930 - May 18, 2022) Composer RAOUL PLESKOW was born October 12, 1930 in Vienna, Austria. ... via newyorkcomposerscircle.org

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[18 May 2022] Paul Plimley (Canadian free jazz pianist and vibraphonist), 69, cancer

Today, social media from across the country is filled with an outpouring of grief for free jazz pianist and vibraphonist Paul Plimley, who passed away yesterday at 69, following a battle with cancer. ... via createastir.ca

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[18 May 2022] Wim Rijken (Dutch actor, singer and lyricist), 63

Singer and actor Wim Rijken passed away in Amsterdam on Wednesday morning at the age of 63. In 1988 he broke through with the single Who knows what love is?, a duet with Conny Vandenbos. ... via telegraaf.nl

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[18 May 2022] Oleksandr Smyk (Олександр Смик) (Ukrainian singer-songwriter and poet), 64

Today the heart of the Ukrainian bard, poet, playwright - Oleksandr Smyk has stopped beating. His work is multifaceted. And thousands admired the talent. He will live forever in his works. ... via telegraaf.nl

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[17 May 2022] Rick Price (English bassist for The Move, Wizzard), 77

THE MOVE and Wizzard bassist Rick Price passed away on May 17, 2022 at the age of 77. ... via picchionews.it

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[17 May 2022] Vangelis (Greek film composer and musician for Aphrodite's Child), 79, heart failure

Vangelis, famed film composer and synth pioneer, dead at 79 ... via npr.org

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[16 May 2022] Lenny Laroux (Dutch musician and singer)

Monday morning May 16  the musician and life artist Ben van der Tier passed away. He was also known as Lenny Laroux, his stage name. ... via nieuws030.nl

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[16 May 2022] Arkady Manjiev (Russian composer and singer), 60

The hero of Kalmykia, the author of the anthem of the republic, Arkady Mandzhiev, died at the age of 61, the head of the region, Batu Khasikov, said on Monday in his Telegram channel. ... via tass.ru

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[15 May 2022] Robert Cogoi (Belgian singer), 82

Born of Yugoslav parents, Mirco Kogoj takes the first name of Robert in memory of his mother who called him that. He was born in 1939 in Châtelet and passed away on May 15. ... via telesambre.be

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[15 May 2022] Deborah Fraser (South African gospel singer), 56, stroke

Deborah Fraser has died. She was 56. The legendary gospel singer died on Sunday after battling a short illness, the family said in a statement on social media. ... via news24.com

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[14 May 2022] Renat Ibragimov (Ренат Ибрагимов) (Russian singer, actor and politician), 74

Singer Renat Ibragimov died ... via vesti.ru

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[13 May 2022] Teresa Berganza (Spanish mezzo-soprano), 89

The Madrid opera singer Teresa Berganza has died this Friday at the age of 89. Details of her death are unknown at the moment, beyond the fact that she has died in San Lorenzo del Escorial. ... via lavanguardia.com

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[13 May 2022] Ricky Gardiner (Scottish composer and guitarist Beggars Opera), 73

His name has never been a household one, except for his own musical household, yet every listener of any classic rock radio station heard Ricky Gardiner's guitar many, many times. ... via dmme.net

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[13 May 2022] Lil Keed (American rapper), 24

The hip-hop community was shocked late Friday night when YSL member Lil Keed reportedly passed away. Reason for death is unknown at this time. ... via thebrag.com

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[13 May 2022] Rosmarie Trapp (Austrian-born American singer for Trapp Family), 93

Rosmarie Trapp, whose Austrian family the von Trapps was made famous in the musical and beloved movie "The Sound of Music," has died. ... via npr.org

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[13 May 2022] Simon Preston (English organist, conductor, and composer), 83

Known equally as a superb organist and an inspirational choir master, Simon Preston has died at the age 83. In this Icons article from December 2016, Marc Rochester celebrates an inspirational musician. ... via gramophone.co.uk

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[12 May 2022] Andrei Alpatov (Андрей Алпатов) (Russian drummer for Trek), 55

Russian Andrey Alpatov died in a police hospital in Thailand. Recall that the 55-year-old man was a drummer in one of the oldest and most famous rock bands in the Far East. In March, he fell into a coma at the deportation center in Pattaya. ... via hab.kp.ru

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[12 May 2022] Ben Moore (American soul singer James & Bobby Purify, The Blind Boys of Alabama), 80

Singer Benjamin Moore, Jr., a lifelong musician who spent 14 years as a member of the gospel group the Blind Boys of Alabama, died last week on May 12. He was 80. ... via rollingstone.com

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[12 May 2022] Henry Mollicone (American composer), 76

On May 12, 2022, American composer and educator Henry Mollicone passed away following a long-term illness. ... via operawire.com

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[11 May 2022] William Bennett (British flautist), 86

William Bennett, nicknamed "Wibb", left us at the age of 86. A great interpreter of the classics of Bach, Mozart and Vivaldi, he had notably studied in Paris with Jean-Pierre Rampal. ... via radiofrance.fr

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[11 May 2022] Patricia Cahill (Irish singer), 77

Patricia (née Cahill) (formally of Drimnagh, County Dublin). Passed away peacefully on May 11, at Hospital Quirón, Marbella, Spain ... via radiofrance.fr

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[11 May 2022] Norman Dolph (American songwriter and record producer), 83, cancer

The post R.I.P. Norman Dolph, Early Velvet Underground Producer Dead at 83 appeared first on Consequence. ... via yahoo.com

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[11 May 2022] Ian Hall (Guyanese-born British musician, composer and educator), 82

Professor Ian Hall obituary Organist and founder of the Bloomsbury International Society who regarded music as a means to overcome discrimination ... via thetimes.co.uk

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[11 May 2022] Alexander Toradze (Georgian pianist), 69

Pianist Lekso Toradze died at the age of 69. The information was confirmed by the relatives of the Georgian First Channel. The pianist lived in the US, where he died at his home. ... via thetimes.co.uk

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[10 May 2022] Richard Benson (British-Italian guitarist, singer and television host), 67

Richard Benson, a musician of British origin naturalized Italian, who marked the Roman underground music of the 70s, died at the age of 67 ... via fanpage.it

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[10 May 2022] Doug Caldwell (New Zealand jazz musician), 94

Doug Caldwell, born March 22, 1928, was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to jazz music in the Queen's Birthday Honours in 2006. ... via rnz.co.nz

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[10 May 2022] Kjell Lönnå (Swedish conductor, composer and television host), 85

The choir leader, composer and TV personality Kjell Lönnå has died. He died on Tuesday night. This is confirmed by his family in a press release. ... via svt.se

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[10 May 2022] Trevor Strnad (American heavy metal singer for The Black Dahlia Murder), 41

Trevor Strnad, founding lead vocalist of the melodic death metal band the Black Dahlia Murder, has died at the age of 41. ... via rollingstone.com

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[10 May 2022] Shivkumar Sharma (Indian composer and santoor player for Shiv–Hari), 84, cardiac arrest

Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma, who exalted the santoor – once a little-known trapezoid-shaped, stringed instrument – from the folk circuit of Jammu and Kashmir and placed it on the proscenium alongside other more traditional and heavyweight classical instruments such as the sitar and sarod, passed away in Mumbai after suffering a cardiac arrest ... via indianexpress.com

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[09 May 2022] Bob Barnard (Australian jazz trumpeter), 88

Australian jazz icon Bob Barnard has passed away, aged 88. Alongside his brother Len, the trumpeter and cornet player was key in helping establish Australia's jazz scene in the 1950s. ... via abc.net

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[09 May 2022] Minoru Nojima (Japanese classical pianist), 76

President Minoru Nojima of Tokyo College of Music passed away on May 9th (Monday). He was 76 years old. ... via tokyo-ondai.ac

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[07 May 2022] Mickey Gilley (American country singer), 86

Country music artist Mickey Gilley dies at 86 years old, according to Mayor of Pasadena Jeff Wagner. ... via abc7chicago.com

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[07 May 2022] Bob Romanik (American radio host), 72

A former metro-east police chief, strip club owner, political firebrand, and the self-described “Grim Reaper of Radio” has died. Robert “Bob” Romanik, 72, died at his residence on Town Hall Estates Drive in Belleville ... via bnd.com

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[06 May 2022] Jewell Caples aka Jewell Peyton (American R&B singer), 53

Jewell Caples, who was known as the ‘First Lady’ of Death Row Records (worked with Snoop Doggy Dogg) has reportedly died. She was 54 years old. ... via nme.com

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[05 May 2022] Leonid Dukhovnyi (Леонид ДУХОВНЫЙ) (Ukrainian-American singer-songwriter), 83, fire

Bitter news came from San Francisco: by an absurd accident, the bard Leonid Samoylovich DUKHOVNY (1938-2022), the author of the legendary song “Without Podol, Kyiv is Impossible” died in a fire ... via kravchinsky.com

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[04 May 2022] Albin Julius (Austrian musician for Der Blutharsch), 54

It is with really heavy heart that we apprehend that Albin has passed away this morning. He was an incredible talented musician, his contribution to music was and it will be inspiring for many years. ... via spqrlabel.com

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[04 May 2022] Ruža Nikolić-Lakatos (Romani singer and ethnic ambassador), 77

According to the family, Lovarica Ruža Nikolić-Lakatos, singer and ambassador of her people, died today at the age of 77 ... via volksgruppen.orf

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[04 May 2022] Howie Pyro (American punk bassist for D Generation), 61, COVID-19

Howie Pyro, a founding member of New York City punk band D Generation, pioneering party DJ, and avid collector of music and movie ephemera, died Wednesday ... via rollingstone.com

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[03 May 2022] Valeri Kocharov (Georgian rock guitarist and singer), 74, stroke

Georgian rock musician Valeri Kocharov (ვალერი კოჩაროვი) has died at the age of 74. The cause of death was a stroke that struck the singer a few days ago. ... via tabula.ge

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[03 May 2022] Bobby O'Jay (American disc jockey for WDIA), 68

One of the iconic voices of Memphis broadcasting, Bobby O’Jay, has died. The Tennessee Radio Hall of Famer and WDIA DJ and program director was 68. ... via commercialappeal.com

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[02 May 2022] María José Cantilo (Argentine singer-songwriter), 68

The self-styled "rock adventurer" María José Cantilo died Monday at the age of 68. The news of her was made known through social networks ... via infobae.com

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[01 May 2022] Totoyo Millares (Spanish musician and composer), 86

Luis Millares Sall, better known as Totoyo Millares, has passed away this Sunday. The timple loses one of its teachers and trainer of many performers. ... via canarias7.es

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[01 May 2022] Ric Parnell (English drummer for Spinal Tap), 70

Today we learned the news that Ric Parnell passed away at the age of 70. Ric Parnell began his career in music back in 1970. He played in multiple bands. He provided the drums for Toni Basil's hit "Mickey," and he had an offer to join Journey. ... via klyq.com

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[01 May 2022] Régine Zylberberg (Belgian-born French singer and nightclub owner), 92

French singer and actress Regine, who claimed the invention of the modern discotheque and once ran a nightclub empire from Paris to Los Angeles, died on Sunday aged 92 ... via france24.com

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[01 May 2022] DJ Delete (Australian DJ), overdose

Delete, his real name Ryan Biggs, was found dead last night in Waalwjik in Holland. Of Australian origin, Delete died of an overdose ... via guettapen.com

 

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[30 Apr 2022] Gabe Serbian (American hardcore punk musician for The Locust), 45

Locust member Gabe Serbian reportedly passed away on April 30. "This world will miss Gabe as a friend, family member, musician, and artist," posted The Locust online ... via sandiegoreader.com

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[30 Apr 2022] Naomi Judd (American country singer for The Judds), 76

The country music community was rocked today with the tragic news of the sudden passing of country music giant Naomi Judd. ... via 2911.us

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[29 Apr 2022] Roberto Lecaros (Chilean jazz musician and composer), 77

We regret to inform you this Friday afternoon that Roberto Lecaros, an outstanding jazz musician, teacher and composer, has passed away at the age of 77 ... via humonegro.com

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[29 Apr 2022] Taz Stereo Nation (British singer), 54

Tarsame Singh Saini, popularly known as Taz Stereo Nation, was previously Johnny Zee, has passed away in hospital, his family said in a statement issued on Friday. ... via oyeyeah.com

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[27 Apr 2022] Judy Henske (American folk singer), 854

Judy Henske, a groundbreaking singer during the 1960s folk revival who released a series of cult-classic albums and achieved international success as a songwriter, has died ... via bestclassicbands.com

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[26 Apr 2022] Julie Daraîche (Canadian singer), 83

Paul Daraîche's sister, Julie, died Tuesday at the age of 83 after decades of life in music. ... via journaldequebec.com

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[26 Apr 2022] Randy Rand (American hard rock bassist for Autograph), 62

Randy Rand, the founding bassist for Autograph, which had a hair-metal hit with “Turn Up the Radio” in the mid-1980s, has died ... via deadline.com

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[26 Apr 2022] Ica Novo (Argentine folk singer, composer and guitarist), 70

Ricardo Luis Novo, artistically known as Ica Novo, died in the last few hours in the city of Córdoba. The author of the consecrated chacarera "From the north of Cordoba" was 70 years old. ... via lanacion.com

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[26 Apr 2022] Klaus Schulze (German electronic musician and composer for Tangerine Dream, Ash Ra Tempel), 74

In deepest sorrow, we have to inform about the death of the world-famous German composer, musician and producer Klaus Schulze. He passed away on April 26, 2022 at the age of 74 after a long disease but all of a sudden. ... via allabouttherock.co.uk

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[25 Apr 2022] Peppe Cuga (Italian musician), 77

One of the most famous island musicians left at the age of 77. Born in Ovodda, in 1977 he ended up on the cover of "The Liverpool Daily Post" after his victory at an international festival ... via castedduonline.it

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[25 Apr 2022] Susan Jacks (Canadian singer-songwriter for The Poppy Family), 73, kidney disease

Global News is reporting Susan Jacks of the Poppy Family has died of Kidney Disease at the age of 73. ... via pugetsoundradio.com

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[25 Apr 2022] Henny Vrienten (Dutch singer-songwriter and composer for Doe Maar), 73

Henny Vrienten The Doe Maar singer Henny Vrienten who passed away on Monday was exceptionally versatile. He was a style icon and anti-hero, important for Dutch pop, ska, film and children's music. ... via nrc.nl

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[25 Apr 2022] Andrew Woolfolk (American saxophonist for Earth, Wind & Fire), 71

Today we say a sad goodbye to a horn player who fueled so many of our favorite hits. Andrew Woolfolk II was an integral part of the famed Earth Wind & Fire horns, and played on countless hits by that group and more ... via soultracks.com

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[25 Apr 2022] Shane Yellowbird (Canadian country singer), 42

Cree country singer and songwriter Shane Yellowbird died unexpectedly on Monday, family members have confirmed to CBC News. ... via cbc.ca

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[24 Apr 2022] Willi Resetarits (Austrian singer, comedian), 73, fall

His family announced the death of Willi Resetarits to the APA on Sunday. On Saturday he had opened the refugee ball organized by Integrationshaus, which he had founded, in the Vienna City Hall. ... via rainews.it

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[23 Apr 2022] Arno (Belgian singer for TC Matic), 72, pancreatic cancer

Arno Hintjens passed away on Saturday at the age of 72. The rock singer has been suffering from pancreatic cancer since 2019. After operations and chemo, he stopped the treatment at the beginning of this year ... via nieuwsblad.be

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[22 Apr 2022] Jan Rot (Dutch singer, composer, and translator), 64, colon cancer

Jan Rot passed away on Friday morning at the age of 64, it was announced in a message on his Facebook page. The singer, composer and writer had metastatic colon cancer. ... via nu.nl

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[20 Apr 2022] Guitar Shorty (American blues musician), 87

Award-winning master bluesman David Kearney — known and beloved by fans worldwide as Guitar Shorty — died on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California, of natural causes. ... via bluesmagazine.nl

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[18 Apr 2022] Nicholas Angelich (American classical pianist), 51, lung disease

We have to report the death of another of the great pianists of the present, the American Nicholas Angelich who has died today at the age of 51 after a lung disease ... via codalario.com

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[18 Apr 2022] Sir Harrison Birtwistle (English composert), 87

Harrison Birtwistle, who has died aged 87, was that surprising thing, a deeply English composer who was also internationally renowned as a great modernist. ... via theguardian.com

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[18 Apr 2022] José Luis Cortés (Cuban flutist, composer, and musical director for NG La Banda), 70

Cuban musician José Luis Cortés, El Tosco, died this Monday in Havana at the age of 70, sources close to the artist informed 14ymedio, confirming that the director of NG La Banda had been having health problems for a few months. ... via 14ymedio.com

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[18 Apr 2022] Doucette (Canadian musician), 70, cancer

Jerry Doucette — the award-winning guitarist and singer-songwriter known best for CanRock staple "Mama Let Him Play" — has died. Doucette died Monday (April 18) in British Columbia following a battle with cancer ... via exclaim.ca

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[18 Apr 2022] Andrzej Korzyński (Polish composer), 82

Andrzej Korzyński is dead - a composer, arranger, a pianist and a well-known film and entertainment music. He was 82 years - informs Polish Radio 24. ... via polskatimes.pl

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[18 Apr 2022] Sid Mark (American radio presenter), 88

Longtime Philadelphia and syndicated personality Sid Mark passed away on Monday, April 18 at the age of 88. ... via radioinsight.com

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[18 Apr 2022] Janez Matičič (Slovenian composer and pianist), 96

At the age of 96, the academic and composer Janez Katičič died, his musical colleagues were notified on Facebook ... via delo.si

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[18 Apr 2022] María Inés Naveillán (Chilean singer), 68

At age 68, the Chilean singer María Inés Nepillan died, an interpreter who represented Chile at the Festival of OTI in 1994 and that was presented at the Festival of Viña del Mar in 1984. ... via biobiochile.cl

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[17 Apr 2022] Roderick "Pooh" Clark (American R&B singer for Hi-Five), 49

I am heartbroken to report Roderick “Pooh” Clark, an original member of the R&B group, Hi-Five, has passed away. Pooh transitioned to his heavenly home on Easter Sunday (April 17). ... via icecreamconvos.com

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[17 Apr 2022] Prafulla Kar (Indian musician, singer, and lyricist), 83, cardiac arrest

Acclaimed Odia singer Prafulla Kar passed away here on Sunday. He was 83. A very popular and household name, Kar carved a niche for himself in the Odia music industry. He was a musician, singer, lyricist, writer and columnist. ... via ommcomnews.com

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[17 Apr 2022] Radu Lupu (Romanian pianist), 76

The widely admired Romanian pianist Radu Lupu has died at age 76. His manager, Jenny Vogel, told NPR that he died "peacefully at his home in Switzerland from multiple prolonged illnesses" on Sunday evening ... via npr.org

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[17 Apr 2022] Paolo Noël (Canadian singer, television presenter and actor), 93

The family announced the news of his death in a brief message broadcast on the singer's Bru's Facebook page, Pascale Lanari, without giving precision on the causes of death ... via lapresse.ca

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[17 Apr 2022] Hollis Resnik (American singer and actress), 67, heart failure

Hollis Resnik, a Chicago actress who made her home on musical theater stages in a host of memorable and critically acclaimed performances, has died. She was 66. ... via suntimes.com

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[17 Apr 2022] Catherine Spaak (Belgian-Italian actress and singer), 77

Catherine Spaak, actress, singer, TV presenter and Belgian Italian naturalized dancer, died at 77 years old ... via suntimes.com

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[17 Apr 2022] Rick Turner (American luthier and musician for Autosalvage), 78, heart failure and stroke

Rick Turner, luthiery icon who helped shape the sound of 70s rock, the mind behind Lindsey Buckingham’s main guitar, as well as the Grateful Dead’s wall of sound PA setup ... via guitar.com

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[17 Apr 2022] DJ Kay Slay (American disc jockey and record executive), 55, COVID-19

Legendary New York City DJ Kay Slay Has Passed Away Following COVID-19 Battle ... via hiphopdx.com

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[16 Apr 2022] Bill Bourne (Canadian songwriter and musician for Tri-Continental), 68, bladder cancer

Musician and songwriter Bill Bourne passed away on Saturday (April 16) after a battle with Stage 4 bladder cancer, his family announced. He was 68. ... via celebrityaccess.com

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[16 Apr 2022] James Johnson (American blues guitarist for Slim Harpo), 82

Blues musician James Johnson, a member of blues star Slim Harpo’s band, died Saturday morning in Baton Rouge. He was 82. ... via theadvocate.com

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[15 Apr 2022] Leo Boni (Italian-American singer and guitarist), 57

Bad news suddenly arrived this morning: the death of Leo Boni, 57. The singer and guitarist suddenly disappeared due to an illness; just tonight he was supposed to perform in Pistoia. ... via lanazione.it

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[15 Apr 2022] Art Rupe (American music executive and record producer for Specialty Records), 104

Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame record producer, oil and gas entrepreneur, and philanthropist—passed away Friday, April 15, at his home in Santa Barbara, California. He was 104. ... via prnewswire.com

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[14 Apr 2022] Orlando Julius (Nigerian saxophonist, singer and bandleader), 79

Popular Nigerian Saxophonist, Orlando Julius has died at the age of 79. ... via lanazione.it

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[14 Apr 2022] Trygve Thue (Norwegian guitarist), 71

It reports Bergens Tidende, which gets the news confirmed from Thue's son, Jørgen Thue. The son states that the father has had dementia for several years ... via vg.no

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[13 Apr 2022] Lennart Hegland (Swedish musician for Hep Stars), 79

Hep star's founder and bassist Lennart Hegland is dead. This is confirmed by the star's son for Aftonbladet. "Lelle" was 79 years old. ... via aftonbladet.se

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[13 Apr 2022] Tim Feerick (American rock bassist for Dance Gavin Dance), 34

Very sad news: Dance Gavin Dance have posted on social media that longtime bassist Tim Feerick has passed away. No cause of death has been given at this time. ... via brooklynvegan.com

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[13 Apr 2022] Hua Wenyi (华文漪) (Chinese Kunqu performer), 81

Hua Wenyi, born in 1941, is a famous Kunqu Opera actor. Hua Wenyi is the first graduate of the Shanghai Opera School. ... via thepaper.cn

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[12 Apr 2022] Lazo Pajčin (Serbian singer and songwriter), 49

After a long and severe illness, the Krajina singer and songwriter Lazo Pajčin passed away and will be buried in his hometown of Gubin. ... via aloonline.ba

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[12 Apr 2022] David Freel (American musician for Swell), 64

David Freel, best known as the vocalist and guitarist of the San Francisco rock band Swell, died Tuesday (April 12). The band announced the news on Facebook; no cause of death has been reported ... via pitchfork.com

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[12 Apr 2022] Charles E. McCormick (American singer for Bloodstone), 75

They are a legendary act that has been part of our lives for over a half century -- or as they would say, “We Go A Long Way Back.” We have long celebrated the greatness of the group Bloodstone, but today we mourn the passing of the group’s longtime lead singer, Charles McCormick. ... via soultracks.com

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[12 Apr 2022] Jacek Szymkiewicz (Polish songwriter and multi-instrumentalist for Pogodno), 47

Jacek "Budyń" Szymkiewicz, known from the bands Pogodno, Babu Król and his solo career, is dead. His wife informed about the artist's death. ... via interia.pl

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[11 Apr 2022] Charnett Moffett (American jazz bassist), 54

Charnett Moffett, the Bay Area jazz star who worked with Art Blakey, Ornette Coleman, Pharoah Sanders, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock and many other legendary artists during his nearly 40-year career, has died at age of 54. ... via mercurynews.com

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[11 Apr 2022] Giulietta Sacco (Italian singer), 77

After a hospitalization (at Moscati di Aversa) which began on April 2, Giulietta Sacco, queen of Naples singing, often referred to as the Italian "Amalia Rodrigues" for the aptitude of her singing, similar to fado, died yesterday around 10.50 pm ... via ilmattino.it

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[10 Apr 2022] Philippe Boesmans (Belgian composer), 85

A major figure in Belgian music and opera, his work is present on the biggest stages in Europe. Belgian composer Philippe Boesmans passed away on Sunday April 10 at the age of 85. ... via radiofrance.fr

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[10 Apr 2022] Mario Martínez (Spanish guitarist for La Unión), laryngeal cancer

Musician Mario Martínez, founder and guitarist of the group La Unión, has died this Sunday after years of fighting laryngeal cancer. ... via via.tt

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[09 Apr 2022] Chris Bailey (Kenyan-born Australian musician and songwriter for The Saints), 64

Chris Bailey, lead singer of The Saints and 'co-creator of punk', dies ... via abc.net

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[09 Apr 2022] Birgit Nordin (Swedish opera singer), 88

The lead singer Birgit Nordin has died at the age of 88. She was active at the Royal Opera during a large part of her many years of career. ... via via.tt

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[08 Apr 2022] Con Cluskey (Irish musician for The Bachelors), 81

The death has taken place of Con Cluskey, one of the founder members of vocal trio The Bachelors, the first Irish group to top the British charts. ... via rte.ie

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[08 Apr 2022] Pastelle LeBlanc (Canadian singer for Vishtèn), 42, breast cancer

Pastelle LeBlanc, member of the Acadian folk trio Vishtèn, has died at the age of 42. The singer and multi-instrumentalist from P.E.I.'s Evangeline region was one-third of the group for 15 years along with her twin sister, Emmanuelle, and Pascal Miousse, who is from the Magdalen Islands. ... via cbc.ca

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[08 Apr 2022] Nagai Sriram (Indian Carnatic violinist), 41

Indian violinist Nagai Sriram has passed away at the age of 41. After the news of Indian artist and Carnatic violinist Nagai Sriram death came to the fore, there has been a wave of mourning, everyone is shocked and upset that how did he leave this world at such a young age? ... via dekhnews.com

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[07 Apr 2022] Ken West (Australian music promoter, co-founder of Big Day Out), 64

Australian music industry is mourning the death of Big Day Out founder Ken West. According to West’s family, the 64-year-old died peacefully in his sleep. ... via happymag.tv

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[07 Apr 2022] Maya Govind (Indian film lyricist), 82

Veteran lyricist Maya Govind dies after heart attack She was 82.The veteran, who started working in the industry in the early 70s ... via devdiscourse.com

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[07 Apr 2022] Miguel Ángel Estrella (Argentine pianist), 81

The pianist Tucumano Miguel Ángel Estrella, Argentine Exembajor before UNESCO and tireless fighter for peace and human rights, he died at 81 years in France. ... via lanacion.com

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[06 Apr 2022] Helen Golden (Dutch singer), 81, Alzheimer's

Enschede singer Helen Gaasbeek, better known as Helen Golden, died on Wednesday morning at the age of 81. She suffered from Alzheimer's ... via rtvoost.nl

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[06 Apr 2022] Wen Hsia (Taiwanese singer and actor), 93, organ failure

Singer Wen Hsia (文夏), who had nearly 100 of his songs banned during the Martial Law era, died in his sleep at the age of 93 ... via taipeitimes.com

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[05 Apr 2022] Boris Brott (Canadian conductor), 78, traffic collision

Boris Brott, the artistic director of the Orchestre classique de Montréal, died Tuesday after a hit and run in Hamilton that led to the driver's arrest a short time later and three officers being injured. ... via cbc.ca

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[05 Apr 2022] Bobby Rydell (American singer and actor), 79, pneumonia

Bobby Rydell, the Philly-born teen idol of the early 1960s whose hits included “Volare” and “Wild One” and who took part in a scene-stealing dance number with Ann-Margret in the 1963 film Bye Bye Birdie, died today ... via deadline.com

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[05 Apr 2022] Paul Siebel (American singer-songwriter), 84

Paul Siebel September 19, 1937 - April 5, 2022 The family of Paul Siebel created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories. ... via fhnfuneralhome.com

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[04 Apr 2022] Joe Messina (American guitarist for The Funk Brothers), 93

Joe Messina, one of the star guitarists on the front line of Motown’s studio band, the Funk Brothers, died early Monday at his son Joel Messina’s Northville home, his son confirmed ... via detroitnews.com

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[01 Apr 2022] Fitzroy "Bunny Diamond" Simpson (Jamaican reggae vocalist for Mighty Diamonds), 70

Fitzroy “Bunny Diamond” Simpson, a member of legendary harmony trio The Mighty Diamonds, died here April 1 at age 70. ... via sflcn.com

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[01 Apr 2022] Roland White (American bluegrass music artist), 83, heart attack

One of the most cherished and beloved members of the bluegrass community is gone. Roland White, multi-instrumentalist and singer, has died today after having suffered a severe heart attack a week ago ... via bluegrasstoday.com

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[01 Apr 2022] C. W. McCall (American country singer), 93, lung cancer

C.W. McCall, the stage name for Bill Fries, a creative director for a prominent advertising agency who scored an unlikely #1 single with his 1975 single, “Convoy,” about truckers during the CB craze, died today, April 1, 2022 ... via bestclassicbands.com

 

March (68)

[31 Mar 2022] Andrzej Bujakiewicz (Polish conductor and teacher), 82

This is a great loss for the culture not only of our city, but also of the region - writes about the death of Andrzej Bujakiewicz on his website in the city of Kalisz. The founder and adult director of the Kaliska Philharmonic died on Thursday at the age of 82. ... via dzieje.pl

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[31 Mar 2022] Joseph Kalichstein (American classical pianist), 76, pancreatic cancer

Pianist Joseph Kalichstein has Died, Age 76. Known to those close to him as "Yossi," pianist Joseph Kalichstein was born in Tel Aviv, Israel in 1946. ... via theviolinchannel.com

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[30 Mar 2022] Natty Wailer (Jamaican musician), 67, cancer

Tributes have been paid following the death of Nathaniel Ian Wynter, also known as Natty Wailer, a Jamaican-born musician and Rastafarian best known for his work with Bob Marley and the Wailers and others, who sadly passed away following a long illness. ... via anglocelt.ie

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[30 Mar 2022] Tommy Tausis (Swedish musician for Tages)

Tommy Tausis died 30 March. Drummer for Swedish Tages And Spotnicks ... via weheartmusic.com

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[30 Mar 2022] Tom Parker (English pop singer for The Wanted), 33, glioblastoma

Tom Parker, one of the singers in UK boy band The Wanted passed away earlier today. The British/Irish vocal pop group released three studio albums, one compilation album, two EPs and fifteen singles. ... via weheartmusic.com

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[29 Mar 2022] Irini Konitopoulou-Legaki (Ειρήνη Κονιτοπούλου) (Greek singer), 90

One of the greatest singers of traditional Aegean island music, Irini Konitopoulou-Legaki, died on Tuesday at the age of 91. ... via greekreporter.com

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[29 Mar 2022] Donald Shaw aka Tabby Diamond (Jamaican reggae vocalist for Mighty Diamonds), 66, shot

Tabby Diamond, lead singer of The Mighty Diamonds for over 50 years, was shot and killed in Jamaica on March 29 in a drive-by incident. He was 66 years-old. ... via sflcn.com

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[29 Mar 2022] Jun Lopito (Filipino rock guitarist), 64

Filipino rock legend Jun Lopito has died at the age of 64. The guitarist’s passing was announced on Wednesday (March 30) via his label Offshore Music. ... via nme.com

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[28 Mar 2022] Eric Johns (American singer for Simple Aggression), 49

Lead vocalist Eric Johns of bands such as Simple Aggression, Open Burn, Human Cometh, Riesenwolf, Southern Gentlemen, solo recordings and numerous other bands, passed away this past weekend after a short illness at the age of 49 ... via againstpr.com

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[28 Mar 2022] Mira Calix (South African-born British visual artist and musician), 52

Mira Calix, the electronic producer celebrated for her complex, highly imaginative music and sound art, has died aged 51. Her label, Warp Records, announced the news, and did not give a cause of death. ... via theguardian.com

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[27 Mar 2022] David Muddyman (English musician for Loop Guru), 65

It is with great sadness we have to announce that Dave Muddyman (September 29th 1957 - March 27th 2022), founding member of 90s Global dance band Loop Guru, has passed away. ... via itsalivemedia.com

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[26 Mar 2022] Max Baker (American guitarist for Mama's Pride)

Max Baker, a founding member and lead guitarist of the St. Louis classic rock band, “Mama’s Pride”, passed away on March 26, 2022. He and brothers, Pat & Danny Liston, formed the band in the early ‘70’s and remain a vital part of the St. Louis music scene to this day, nearly 50 years later. ... via weheartmusic.com

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[26 Mar 2022] Tina May (English jazz singer), 60, cancer

It is in deep bereavement that I must release news of the passing of Tina May, beloved mum of myself and my sister Gemma. ... via londonjazznews.com

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[26 Mar 2022] Keaton Pierce (American rock vocalist for Too Close to Touch), 31, pancreatitis

Keaton Ford Pierce, 31, of Paducah, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah due to complications brought on by Acute Pancreatitis ... via legacy.com

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[26 Mar 2022] Bang Jun-seok (방준석 ) (South Korean composer, music director, and singer-songwriter), 51, stomach cancer

Music director Bang Jun-seok, who made famous movies such as 'Radio Star', 'Mogadishu' and 'Along with the Gods' series, passed away on the 26th of stomach cancer. He is 52 years old. ... via joongang.co

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[26 Mar 2022] Jeff Carson (American country singer), 58, heart attack

Country singer Jeff Carson, who topped the charts with 1995 single “Not on Your Love,” has died. He was 58. ... via hollywoodreporter.com

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[25 Mar 2022] Françoise Guimbert (French singer), 76

Françoise Guimbert died at the age of 76, at her home in Saint-Benoît. The godmother of maloya was from Saint-Benoît. She had her first musical success with "tantine zaza", in 1978. ... via francetvinfo.fr

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[25 Mar 2022] Bobby Hendricks (American singer for The Drifters), 84, Alzheimer's disease

Bobby passed away at home on March 25, 2022 surrounded by his loving family after a nearly decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. ... via thebobbyhendricks.com

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[25 Mar 2022] Philip Jeck (English composer), 69

Philip Jeck—the British experimental composer, turntablist, and multimedia artist—has died. Jon Wozencroft and Mike Harding from Touch confirmed the news in a statement published on Jeck’s website, saying he died peacefully on Friday following a short illness. He was 69 years old. ... via pitchfork.com

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[25 Mar 2022] Taylor Hawkins (American musician for Foo Fighters), 50

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died. The band, who was in Bogotá, Colombia near the end of a South American tour, announced the news Friday night (March 25) on social media ... via pitchfork.com

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[24 Mar 2022] Bert Ruiter (Dutch singer for Earth And Fire), 76

Bert Ruiter, former bass player of the bands Focus and Earth & Fire, has passed away. His band Focus, in which Ruiter was for years, reports this on social media. Rider is 75 years old. ... via nos.nl

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[24 Mar 2022] John McLeod (Scottish composer), 88

We regret to report the death of John McLeod, a wondrously gifted composer and unfailingly courteous man whose music is performed with respect and affection in many countries. ... via slippedisc.com

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[24 Mar 2022] Qiu Chen (邱晨 / 邱憲榮） (Taiwanese singer-songwriter), 72

Qiu Chen (Qiu Xianrong), leader and guitarist of the Qiu Qiu Choir, passed away this afternoon at Taichung Shalu Guangtian Hospital due to liver cirrhosis at the age of 72. ... via udn.com

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[23 Mar 2022] Andrzej Cwojdziński (Polish conductor, composer, and music teacher), 94

Andrzej Cwojdziński, an outstanding conductor, composer and music teacher, has died. Initiator and long-term artistic director of the Polish Piano Festival in Słupsk. He was 94 years old. ... via radiogdansk.pl

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[23 Mar 2022] Zinaida Ignatyeva ( Зинаиды Алексеевны Игнатьевой) (Russian pianist and music teacher), 84

The rectorate of the Moscow Conservatory with deep regret announces the death on March 23, 2022 of the People's Artist of Russia, Professor of the Department of Special Piano Zinaida Alekseevna Ignatieva. ... via bezformata.com

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[23 Mar 2022] Oh Ki-taek (South Korean singer), 82

Singer Oh Ki-taek who sang “Dad’s Youth” has passed away. According to the music industry on the 24th, Oh Ki-taek died of chronic disease the afternoon of the previous day. He died at the age of 83. ... via shinailbo.co.kr

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[23 Mar 2022] Yuriy Shevchenko (Ukrainian composer), 68, COVID-19

Yuri Shevchenko died at the age of 69 from complicated pneumonia in the capital's hospital. ... via vechirniy.kyiv

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[22 Mar 2022] Pierre Papadiamandis (French pianist and composer), 85

The musician died on Tuesday March 22 at the age of 85. He had signed nearly 200 songs for the rocker, including the music for "Water Mint Color", "The Last Session", "The Elephant Cemetery". ... via leparisien.fr

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[22 Mar 2022] Tommy Tokyo (Norwegian singer, guitarist and songwriter), 50

It was early today that Tommy Lorange Ottosen (50), better known as Tommy Tokyo, died at St. Olavs Hospital in Trondheim. ... via dagbladet.no

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[21 Mar 2022] Yuz Aleshkovsky (Russian-American writer, poet, and singer-songwriter), 92

Died Russian writer and poet Yuz Aleshkovsky. As media manager Demyan Kudryavtsev said on Monday, he passed away at the age of 92. ... via dagbladet.no

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[21 Mar 2022] LaShun Pace (American gospel singer), 60

Renowned Atlanta-born gospel singer LaShun Pace has died, her management company confirmed Monday. She was 60 years old. ... via wsbtv.com

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[20 Mar 2022] Lyell Cresswell (New Zealand composer), 77

One of New Zealand's greatest composers, Lyell Cresswell, has died at age 77 after battling cancer ... via rnz.co.nz

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[19 Mar 2022] Michail Jurowski (Russian conductor for Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie), 76

On March 19, 2022, conductor Михаил Владимирович Юровскийy died at the age of 77. This was reported by the press service of the GASO them. ... via classicalmusicnews.ru

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[18 Mar 2022] Bernabé Martí (Spanish tenor), 93

The Aragonese tenor Bernabé Martí, widower of the soprano Montserrat Caballé, has died this Friday at the age of 93 at his home in Barcelona, family sources have reported. ... via lavanguardia.com

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[18 Mar 2022] Bobby Weinstein (American songwriter), 82

BMI was deeply saddened to learn of the death of singer/songwriter and former BMI executive Bobby Weinstein, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 82 ... via bmi.com

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[16 Mar 2022] Barbara Morrison (American jazz singer), 72

Leimert Park Community Mourns Loss of Barbara Morrison, Jazz and Blues Legend ... via nbclosangeles.com

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[15 Mar 2022] Dennis González (American jazz trumpeter), 67

Dallas jazz trumpeter and artist Dennis González left a legacy as a Renaissance man. González, who had a series of health issues for the past few years, died Tuesday at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. He was 67. ... via dallasnews.com

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[14 Mar 2022] Eric Mercury (Canadian singer, songwriter and musician), 77

Canadian singer/songwriter and musician Eric Mercury passed away Monday due to what was confirmed to be pancreatic cancer. He was 78. ... via celebrityaccess.com

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[14 Mar 2022] Wu Zuqiang (Chinese composer), 94

Wu Zuqiang died at the age of 94! Once adapted "Erquan Reflecting the Moon", his father participated in the founding of the Palace Museum ... via ifeng.com

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[14 Mar 2022] Jody Wayne (South African singer and music producer), 77

South African music legend Jody Wayne has sadly passed away at the age of 77. ... via sapeople.com

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[13 Mar 2022] Li Guangxi (Chinese operatic tenor), 92

Sohu Entertainment News On the evening of March 13, a reporter from Beiqing Daily learned that the famous tenor singer Li Guangxi passed away at the age of 93. His representative works include "Toast Song" and so on. ... via sohu.com

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[12 Mar 2022] Traci Braxton (American R&B singer and television personality), 50, cancer

“It is with the utmost regret that we inform you of the passing of our sister, Traci. Needless to say, she was a bright light, a wonderful daughter, an amazing sister, a loving mother, wife, grandmother and a respected performer. We will miss her dearly." ... via The Braxton Family

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[12 Mar 2022] Pete St. John (Irish folk singer), 90

The death has been announced of the singer-songwriter Pete St John. The traditional music legend died peacefully earlier today at Dublin's Beaumont Hospital, his family said. ... via rte.ie

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[12 Mar 2022] Kandikonda (Indian lyricist), 48, prolonged illness

Lyricist Kandikonda Yadagiri, popularly known as Kandikonda, has died. He was 49. Kandikonda died Saturday in Hyderabad after a battle with prolonged illness. ... via telugucinema.com

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[11 Mar 2022] Guayo Cedeño (Honduran musician and record producer), 48, respiratory failure

The musician Ramón Eduardo "Guayo" Cedeño, considered one of the best guitarists in Honduras, died this Friday, apparently due to respiratory disorders ... via swissinfo.ch

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[11 Mar 2022] Timmy Thomas (American R&B singer-songwriter and musician), 77

Today we say a sad goodbye to singer and musician Timmy Thomas, who topped the charts in 1972 with the mesmerizing plea for peace, “Why Can’t We Live Together.” ... via soultracks.com

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[11 Mar 2022] Gavin Martin (British music journalist for Alternative Ulster), 60

Tributes have been paid to “visionary” music journalist and co-founder of Alternative Ulster magazine, Gavin Martin, following his passing at the age of 60. ... via swissinfo.ch

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[10 Mar 2022] Bobbie Nelson (aka Sister Bobbie) (American pianist and singer), 91

Bobbie Nelson, an original member of her younger brother Willie Nelson’s Family Band, has died. She was 91. ... via rollingstone.com

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[10 Mar 2022] Hennadiy Pavlyk (Геннадія Павлика) (Ukrainian musician for Veryovka Ukrainian Folk Choir), 53

Today, at the age of 53, the heart of our colleague, Honored Artist of Ukraine, artist of the orchestra of folk instruments of the choir named after G. Veryovka, virtuoso musician, arranger of numerous orchestrations from the repertoire of the band, concertmaster, wonderful family man and wonderful man - Gennady Pavlyk ... via veryovka.com

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[09 Mar 2022] Richard Podolor (American record producer and musician for The Pets), 86

Richie Podolor, a producer of memorable hit recordings for Three Dog Night, and albums for such artists as Steppenwolf, Iron Butterfly, and the short-lived supergroup the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band, died yesterday ... via bestclassicbands.com

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[08 Mar 2022] René Clemencic (Austrian composer), 94

Austrian composer, musician and musicologist Rene Clemencic is dead. He died on Tuesday at the age of 94 ... via orf.at

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[08 Mar 2022] Grandpa Elliott (American musician), 77, skin infection

"Grandpa" Elliott Small, a well-known New Orleans musician who could regularly be seen in his signature blue overalls, red shirt and floppy hat playing on the streets of the French Quarter, has died at the age of 77 ... via nola.com

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[08 Mar 2022] Ron Miles (American jazz musician), 58, polycythemia vera

Ron Miles — the legendary Denver-based jazz musician, educator and prolific recording and stage artist — has died at 58. ... via denverpost.com

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[08 Mar 2022] Ziggy Sigmund (Canadian guitarist for Slow)

David "Ziggy" Sigmund — the Canadian guitarist known best for his work with recently reunited Vancouver proto-grunge outfit Slow and industrial alt-rockers Econoline Crush — has died ... via exclaim.ca

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[08 Mar 2022] Isao Suzuki (ス奏者の鈴木勲) (Japanese jazz double-bassist), 89, COVID-19

Jazz bass player Isao Suzuki (real name: Isao) died on the 8th due to pneumonia caused by a new coronavirus infection ... via yomiuri.co.jp

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[07 Mar 2022] Jan Welmers (Dutch composer and organist), 84

Organist and composer Jan Welmers died in the night from Sunday to Monday at the age of 84. ... via rd.nl

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[07 Mar 2022] Zhou Guangren (家周广仁先生) (Chinese pianist and educator), 93

According to today's music news and industry insiders, Mr. Zhou Guangren, a famous Chinese pianist and educator, passed away in Beijing on March 7, 2022 at the age of 93 ... via thepaper.cn

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[06 Mar 2022] Mike Cross (American guitarist for Sponge), 57

Mike Cross, a founding guitarist for American rock act SPONGE, has died at the age of 57. No cause of death has yet been revealed. ... via blabbermouth.net

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[06 Mar 2022] Pau Riba i Romeva (Spanish musician), 73, pancreatic cancer

The singer-songwriter Pau Riba i Romeva has died this Sunday, at the age of 73, as confirmed by sources from the Ministry of Culture of the Generalitat to Europa Press. ... via europapress.es

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[05 Mar 2022] Jeff Howell (American rock bassist for Foghat), 60

Jeffrey Leonard Howell, born May 30, 1961, passed away March 5, 2022, after a lengthy stay in the CTICU of UPMC Presby hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, wife, Linda, by his side ... via tributearchive.com

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[05 Mar 2022] Patricio Renán (Chilean singer), 77

Patricio Renán, the singer, who performed several popular hits in the late 1960s and early 1970s, had health problems. ... via latercera.com

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[04 Mar 2022] Jimbeau Hinson (American country music singer-songwriter), 70

Singer-songwriter Jimbeau Hinson, who wrote songs for The Oak Ridge Boys, Brenda Lee and others, passed away Friday at 70. ... via countrystandardtime.com

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[04 Mar 2022] Calvin Mark Lee (American music producer for Mercury Records), 85

Sad news to read that CALVIN MARK LEE has passed away, aged 85. Calvin worked for Mercury Record Productions (A&R) in 1969, and was responsible in helping DAVID BOWIE get a recording contract. ... via bowiewonderworld.com

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[03 Mar 2022] Denroy Morgan (Jamaican-born American reggae musician), 76, cancer

Reggae singer Denroy Morgan, father of the members of reggae band Morgan Heritage, died on March 3rd after a long battle with cancer. ... via loopnews.com

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[02 Mar 2022] Chuck Criss (American musician for Freelance Whales), 36, suicide

Glee alum Darren Criss announced his older brother, Charles “Chuck” Criss, tragically died by suicide in February. ... via intouchweekly.com

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[01 Mar 2022] Richard Pratt (American singer for Blue Magic)

We received sad news this morning via a post from legendary Blue Magic singer, Ted “Wizard” Mills, that Blue Magic co-founder Richard Pratt has died. ... via soultracks.com

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[01 Mar 2022] Warner Mack (American country singer-songwriter), 86

When you write a song at the age of 13 that becomes a country standard and a hit in three separate decades, you know you were born to make country music ... via savingcountrymusic.com

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[01 Mar 2022] Conrad Janis (American musician and actor), 94

Conrad Janis, an actor familiar to television viewers as Mindy’s father on the hit sitcom “Mork & Mindy” who was also a skilled jazz musician and a gallerist well known in the New York art world, died on March 1 in Los Angeles. He was 94. ... via nytimes.com

February (84)

[28 Feb 2022] Mac Martin (American bluegrass musician), 96

"Mac Martin" William D. Colleran, 96, of Canonsburg, formerly of Brookline, known professionally as Mac Martin, passed away peacefully on Feb. 28, 2022 ... via legacy.com

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[27 Feb 2022] Hanna Havrylets (Ганна Гаврилець) (Ukrainian composer), 63

Anna Oleksiivna Gavrylets (1958, Vydyniv - 2022) is a well-known Ukrainian composer, teacher, and public figure. A. Gavrylets received her musical education in her native village from her teacher Vasyl Kufliuk, the author of a unique system for the development of musical hearing. ... via ukrainianlive.org

1.  

[27 Feb 2022] Juan Antonio Nieto (Spanish musician), 61

Juan Antonio Nieto Arroyo died in Madrid in the province of Madrid ... via inmemoryd.com

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[27 Feb 2022] Gaetano Giani Luporini (Italian composer), 85, COVID-19

He died of complications after contracting the coronavirus for the second time. Master Gaetano Giani Luporini did not make it and today (February 27), at the age of 85, he died in the hospital in Barga ... via luccaindiretta.it

1.  

[26 Feb 2022] Snootie Wild (American rapper), 36, shot

Snootie Wild is the latest rapper to lose his life to gun violence. The tragedy was confirmed Saturday night on the CMG artist’s verified Instagram page ... via complex.com

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[25 Feb 2022] MC Skibadee (British musician and rapper), 47

Skibadee, the award-winning jungle and drum’n’bass MC, has died aged 54, his family have announced. The cause of death has not been disclosed. ... via theguardian.com

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[25 Feb 2022] Nicky Tesco (British singer for The Members), 66

We are sorry to hear of the death of former frontman of The Members, Nicky Tesco. Announced on his facebook page the death of the charismatic vocalist comes as a shock. ... via louderthanwar.com

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[25 Feb 2022] Alibaba Mamedov (Алибаба Мамедов) (Azerbaijani singer, composer), 93

Azerbaijani culture has suffered a heavy loss. Today, the famous mugham performer, holder of the state orders "Shohrat", "Istiglal" and "Sharaf", people's artist of Azerbaijan Alibaba Mammadov, died at the age of 93 ... via trend.az

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[24 Feb 2022] Don Craine (British singer and guitarist for Downliners Sect), 76

We are profoundly saddened to announce the passing of our friend and band leader Michael O'Donnell known to friends of The Downliners Sect as Don Craine ... via downlinersect.com

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[23 Feb 2022] Antonietta Stella (Italian operatic soprano), 92

On Feb 23, 2022, Antonietta Stella died at the age of 92. Born in Perugia, Italy on March 15, 1929, Stella studied at the Conservatory of Perugia and at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome. ... via operawire.com

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[23 Feb 2022] Carlos Barbosa-Lima (Brazilian classical and jazz guitarist), 77

We regret to inform you that Maestro Carlos Barbosa-Lima has passed away today at the age of 77. ... via guitarsalon.com

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[23 Feb 2022] Jaakko Kuusisto (Finnish composer, conductor, and violinist), 48, brain cancer

Jaakko Kuusisto had a brain tumor in the summer of 2020. He was still working on music after the tumor was found and operated on. Kuusisto died in Oulu today ... via yle.fi

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[23 Feb 2022] Jayananda Lama (Nepali folk singer and actor), 65

Popular folk singer and artist Jayananda Lama passed away this morning. Filmmaker and neighbor Sanjay Kutu informed that Lama, 66, who had been living in Kaushaltar, Madhyapurthimi Municipality-3 ... via nepalnews.com

1.  

[23 Feb 2022] Riky Rick (South African rapper), 34, suicide

Rapper Riky Rick, real name Rikhado Makhado, has died. He was 34 years old. ... via timeslive.co

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[22 Feb 2022] Kamil Jalilov (Кямиль Джалилов) (Azerbaijani musician), 84

People's Artist of Azerbaijan, oboe performer, composer Kamil Jalilov has died. ... via report.az

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[22 Feb 2022] Josephine Veasey (British mezzo-soprano), 91

The well-known English mezzo-soprano Josephine Veasey passed away yesterday, February 22, at the age of 91 ... via plateamagazine.com

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[22 Feb 2022] Mark Lanegan (American singer-songwriter and musician for Screaming Trees), 57

Mark Lanegan, a singer for Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age and an integral part of the 1980s and 1990s grunge scene in the Pacific Northwest, died on Tuesday at his home in Killarney, Ireland. He was 57. ... via nytimes.com

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[22 Feb 2022] Muvaffak "Maffy" Falay (Turkish trumpeter), 92

Ahmet Muvaffak Falay, famous as 'Maffy Falay', one of Turkey's most important jazz artists, passed away. During the heyday of his career, Falay was compared to Miles Davis and Roy Eldridge. ... via sozcu.com

1.  

[21 Feb 2022] Ernie Andrews (American jazz singer), 94

Few artists besides expert jazz and blues singer Ernie Andrews, who died Monday at 94, could claim to owe their big break to the iconic film star Betty Grable ... via yahoo.com

1.  

[21 Feb 2022] Abhijit Bandyopadhyay (অভিজিৎ বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়) (Indian composer)

Saikat Mitra, Rupankar Bagchi has reported the death of the veteran composer through the net. Rupankar's apology, "Mesomshai is gone!" Own correspondent ... via sozcu.com

1.  

[21 Feb 2022] Bernardas Vasiliauskas (Lithuanian pianist and organist), 83

Vasiliáuskas Bernardas April 28, 1938 Kaunas, Lithuania February 21, 2022 Vilnius pianist, organist, organ restorer, teacher. ... via vle.lt

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[20 Feb 2022] Jamal Edwards (British entrepreneur, author, and DJ, founder of SB.TV.), 31

Entrepreneur Jamal Edwards, who founded online music platform SB.TV and helped launch the career of artists like Ed Sheeran and Jessie J, has died unexpectedly, according to his company ... via bnonews.com

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[20 Feb 2022] Martin Yeritsyan (Մարտին Երիցյանը) (Armenian violinist), 90

In the 91st year of life, a violinist, Vinuakan, Professor of Komitas, Professor of the State Conservatory, was leaving his life ... via news.am

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[20 Feb 2022] Lalith Anand (Indian lyricist, columnist and writer), 47

Karthi & Vijay Sethupathi films’ songwriter Lalith Anand passes away: Film industry mourns! ... via indiaglitz.com

1.  

[20 Feb 2022] Sammy Clark (Lebanese singer), 73

Dubai: Veteran Lebanese singer, Sammy Hobeika, professionally known as Sammy Clark, passed away on Sunday at the age of 73. ... via gulfnews.com

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[20 Feb 2022] Setha Sirichaya (Thai actor and singer for The Impossibles), 77, lung cancer

Singer Setha Sirachaya of The Impossibles (.ดิ อิมพอสซิเบิ้ล) has died of lung cancer ... via newsexplorer.net

1.  

[19 Feb 2022] Gary Brooker (English singer-songwriter and pianist for Procol Harum), 76, cancer

With the deepest regret we must announce the death on 19 February 2022 of Gary Brooker MBE, singer, pianist and composer of Procol Harum, and a brightly-shining, irreplaceable light in the music industry ... via procolharum.com

1.  

[19 Feb 2022] Nigel Butterley (Australian composer), 86

Nigel Butterley, composer, teacher, broadcaster and pianist, has died at the age of 86. ... via abc.net

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[19 Feb 2022] Charles Gatt (Maltese musician, art teacher and founder of the Malta Jazz Festival), 77

Charles Gatt, a musician and jazz pioneer often regarded as Malta's ‘father of jazz’, has died aged 77. Known by his nickname ic-City, Gatt was the driving force behind the creation of the Malta Jazz Festival ... via timesofmalta.com

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[18 Feb 2022] Chris Scicluna (Maltese singer-songwriter for Chris and Moira), 62

Songwriter Chris Scicluna, who in 1994 took Malta to the Eurovision Song Contest final with his singer wife Moira, has died ... via maltatoday.com

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[18 Feb 2022] Levon Chaushian (Левон Чаушян) (Armenian composer), 75

Composer, Honorary Artist of Armenia, member of the Union of Composers of Armenia, Levon Chaushian has passed away at the age of 75, the Union of Composers said ... via armenpress.am

1.  

[18 Feb 2022] Witold Paszt (Polish singer), 68

The vocalist of the VOX band, Witold Paszt, died on Friday evening at the age of 68. ... via msn.com

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[17 Feb 2022] Chitose Shokakuya (松鶴家千とせ) (Japanese comedian, singer, and television and radio presenter), 84, heart failure

Beat Takeshi and Beat Kiyoshi's comedy Combi, Tobeat "Master", Matsuzuru House Chito Matsuzuru, Matsuzuru, Hisashi Honito Katetsu, who was a hospital, died at the hospital in Tokyo, 17th. He was 84 years old. ... via nikkansports.com

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[17 Feb 2022] Fausto Cigliano (Italian singer, guitarist and actor), 85

Fausto Cigliano died two days after turning 85, in Rome, the most classic of the Neapolitan interpreters, considered the last teacher of Neapolitan music. ... via repubblica.it

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[17 Feb 2022] Dallas Good (Canadian singer and guitarist for The Sadies), 48

Dallas Good, singer-guitarist of the Toronto band The Sadies, has died. ... via cbc.ca

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[17 Feb 2022] David Tyson (American R&B singer for The Manhattans), 62

We are devastated to inform SoulTrackers of the passing today of singer David Tyson of The Manhattans, for nearly three decades an integral part of one of the great vocal groups ... via soultracks.com

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[16 Feb 2022] Bob DeMeo (American jazz drummer), 66

The American drummer Bob Demeo died at the age of 66. In the early 1980s, he had become the Blue Blue House drummer, accompanying George Benson, Nancy Wilson or Jon Hendricks ... via tsfjazz.com

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[16 Feb 2022] José Enrique Sarabia (Venezuelan musician and songwriter), 81

The last goodbye by Chelique Sarabia, the 'anxiety' composer Venezuelan musician, one of the most important in Latin America, dies at 81 years ... via elpais.com

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[16 Feb 2022] Ramón Stagnaro (Peruvian guitarist), 67

On February 16, one of the most internationally recognized Peruvian musicians died: Ramón Stagnaro, at 67 ... via rpp.pe

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[16 Feb 2022] Toni Stricker (Austrian composer and violinist), 91

The violin virtuoso Toni Stricker is dead. The exceptional musician died on Wednesday evening in Bad Sauerbrunn in the 92th year of life in the circle of his family ... via burgenland.orf

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[16 Feb 2022] Cristina Calderón (Chilean Yaghan singer, ethnographer, and writer), 93, COVID-19

Cristina Calderón, recognized as the last native speaker of the Yagán language and who resided in the Magallanes region, died on Wednesday. ... via emol.com

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[15 Feb 2022] Bappi Lahiri (Indian singer, composer and record producer), 69, cobstructive sleep apnea

Veteran singer Bappi Lahiri, who passed away at the age of 69 on 15th February 2022, had been battling OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) since 2021, says Doctor. ... via business-standard.com

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[15 Feb 2022] Sandhya Mukherjee (Indian playback singer), 90, cardiac arrest

Singing legend Sandhya Mukherjee, also known as Sandhya Mukhopadhyay passed away at the age of 91 after a cardiac arrest on Tuesday. ... via abplive.com

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[15 Feb 2022] Edgars Račevskis (Latvian conductor), 85

Legend of Cormorical Legend Edgars Račevskis has gone in eternity ... via tvnet.lv

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[15 Feb 2022] Arif Şentürk (Yugoslav-born Turkish folk singer), 81

Artist Arif Şentürk passed away. The Master Sound of Rumeli Society Arif Şentürk, was 81 years old. ... via ntv.com

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[15 Feb 2022] Vivi l'internationale (Beninese singer), 75

The tributes are numerous in Benin after the death of singer Vivi the International, Victorine AGBATO of his real name died this February 15, at the age of 75 ... via dw.com

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[14 Feb 2022] Roger Segal (American bass guitarist for Trashlight Vision), 49, stabbed

Roger Segal of the Philadelphia rock bands Trashlight Vision and Sorry and the Sinatras was found stabbed to death in a Wawa parking lot in South Philly on Monday (2/14) morning, CBS3 Philly reports ... via brooklynvegan.com

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[14 Feb 2022] Sterling Brimley (American singer, musician, and actor), 85

Sterling Nelson Brimley, husband, father, singer, actor, musician and song writer passed away at his home on February 14, 2022, after a short illness. ... via legacy.com

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[14 Feb 2022] Ralf Bursy (German singer and music producer), 66

Music, photography and skat were his passions: Ostrock legend Ralf "Bummi" Bursy is dead. On Monday his heart stopped beating ... via bild.de

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[14 Feb 2022] Sandy Nelson (American drummer), 83, complications from a stroke

Sander “Sandy” Nelson, who was well-known for his talents as a drummer and as a staple of downtown Boulder City, died Monday evening. ... via bouldercityreview.com

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[13 Feb 2022] King Louie Bankston (American rock musician for The Exploding Hearts), 49

King Louie Bankston, the prolific rock’n’roll artist who was a member of the Exploding Hearts, died on Sunday night (February 13) ... via pitchfork.com

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[13 Feb 2022] Clifton Eddie (American drummer), 78,

We sadly inform SoulTrackers of the passing of legendary R&B/jazz drummer Clifton "Fou Fou" Eddie, at the age of 78. ... via soultracks.com

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[12 Feb 2022] William Kraft (American composer and conductor), 98

William Kraft has dedicated his life as a composer to the world of percussion. ... via namm.org

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[12 Feb 2022] Howard Grimes (American drummer for Hi Rhythm Section), 80, kidney failure

Drummer Howard Grimes, one of the pillars of the Memphis sound, has died. Nicknamed "The Bulldog" for his tenacity behind the kit, Grimes' career stretched across seven decades. ... via commercialappeal.com

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[12 Feb 2022] Zinaida Kiriyenko (Зинаида Кириенко) (Russian actress and singer), 88, COVID-19

The actress fell into the hospital with an unexpected deterioration in the state on February 10. She was diagnosed with cancer, hemorrhagic stroke and coronavirus infection ... via nashgorod.ru

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[10 Feb 2022] Brian Dunning (Irish flautist and composer), 70

The Irish music community is in mourning following the death of jazz flautist Brian Dunning at the age of 70. ... via irishtimes.com

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[10 Feb 2022] Gheorghe Banariuc (Moldovan violinist, conductor, and composer), 70

The composer and violinist Gheorghe Banariuc passed away. The master died at the age of 71 ... via publika.md

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[10 Feb 2022] Jiří Linha (Czech vocalist and chorus master), 91

Jiří Linha, conductor, choirmaster, vocalist, composer and arranger, artistic director of the Linha Singers ensemble, died on Thursday morning at the age of 91 ... via denik.cz

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[10 Feb 2022] Roman Kostrzewski (Polish heavy metal musician for Kat), 61

On February 10, Roman Kostrzewski, a longtime vocalist of the metal band Kat. The musician has been in the hospice for some time. ... via salon24.pl

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[09 Feb 2022] Ian McDonald (English musician for King Crimson), 75

Ian McDonald, the multi-instrumentalist who was a founding member of both King Crimson and Foreigner, has died at the age of 75. ... via ultimateclassicrock.com

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[09 Feb 2022] Aapurba Bezbaruah (Indian singer), 70

Veteran singer from Assam, Apurba Bezbaruah, has passed away on Wednesday evening following a brain stroke. He was 70. ... via pratidintime.com

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[09 Feb 2022] Nora Nova (като Нора) (Bulgarian singer), 93

The colorful singer Ahinora Kumanova, better known as Nora Nova, died this morning, Lupa.bg reported ... via novinite.bg

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[09 Feb 2022] Joseph Horovitz (Austrian-born British conductor and composer for Captain Noah and His Floating Zoo), 95

Novello & Company Limited are sad to announce the passing of distinguished composer, conductor and teacher Joseph Horovitz, who died peacefully on 9 February 2022, aged 95 ... via wisemusicclassical.com

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[09 Feb 2022] Betty Davis (American funk and soul singer), 77, cancer

The incandescent, influential funk musician Betty Davis, who made a string of albums in the mid-1970s that helped to shape stylish, Afrofuturist strains of funk and hip-hop, died on Wednesday in Homestead, Penn., where she had lived since childhood, according to a statement from her record label ... via npr.org

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[07 Feb 2022] Vasyl Felenchak (Василь Феленчак) (Ukrainian conductor and teacher), 75

The founder and artistic director of the Galician Municipal Chamber Orchestra, People's Artist of Ukraine Vasyl Felenchak has died at the age of 75 ... via suspilne.media

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[07 Feb 2022] Zbigniew Namysłowski (Polish jazz musician and composer), 82

Zbigniew Namysłowski was a jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger. His family informed about his death ... via gazeta.pl

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[06 Feb 2022] Predrag Vranešević (Serbian singer and composer for Laboratorija Zvuka), 75

The great of the Novi Sad music scene, Predrag Pedja Vranešević, passed away today in Novom Sadu at the age of 76, the family of musicians confirmed to the Nova.rs portal. ... via nova.rs

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[06 Feb 2022] Bruce Greig (American guitarist Misery Index), 54

Bruce Everett Greig of Annapolis passed away suddenly on February 6, 2022 ... via kalasfuneralhomes.com

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[06 Feb 2022] George Crumb (American composer), 92

George Crumb, the prolific avant-garde composer, died at his home today ... via pitchfork.com

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[06 Feb 2022] Syl Johnson (American blues singer), 85

Chicago Blues and Soul singer Syl Johnson has died at the age of 85. “It is with extreme sadness that our family announces the passing of Soul & Blues Hall of Fame Legend... ... via cbslocal

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[06 Feb 2022] Lata Mangeshkar (Indian playback singer and composer), 92, COVID-19

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away today at the age of 92. She was admitted to a city hospital in early January this year, after she tested positive for Covid-19 ... via indiatimes.com

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[05 Feb 2022] Rubén Fuentes (Mexican classical violinist and composer), 95

The Mexican composer Rubén Fuentes died at the age of 95, as announced by the Society of Authors and Composers of Mexico. ... via eluniversal.com

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[05 Feb 2022] Damodar Hota (Indian classical vocalist, musicologist and composer), 87

Bhubaneswar: Eminent classical singer and musician Damodar Hota passed away, here late Saturday night. He was 87. ... via odishabytes.com

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[05 Feb 2022] Damirbek Olimov (Tajik singer), 32, traffic collision

Last night, 33-year-old singer Damirbek Olimov, who became famous for his song “Achab Dunyost in Dunyo,” died in a traffic accident in Khujand last night. ... via ozodi.org

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[04 Feb 2022] Gianluca Floris (Italian writer and bel canto singer), 57

Farewell to Gianluca Floris: the famous tenor and writer from Cagliari died at the age of 58 ... via unionesarda.it

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[04 Feb 2022] Arthur Grigoryan (Armenian composer), 63

Composer Artur Grigoryan has died after long illness. He was 63. ... via armradio.am/

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[03 Feb 2022] Donny Gerrard (Canadian singer for Skylark), 75, cancer

The lead singer of 1970s pop/soul band Skylark has died. The death of Donny Gerrard, 75, who fronted the multiracial Canadian band who scored a No.1 hit with 1972′s “Wildflower” ... via yahoo.com

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[02 Feb 2022] Willie Leacox (American drummer for America), 74

Former America drummer Willie Leacox has died at 74, the band and his family confirmed ... via ultimateclassicrock.com

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[02 Feb 2022] Joe Diorio (American jazz guitarist), 85

American guitarist Joe Diorio died this Wednesday, February 2, at the age of 85. His wife Christina confirmed the death of this virtuous and imaginative artist. ... via clarin.com

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[02 Feb 2022] Endo Anaconda (Swiss singer-songwriter and writer for Stiller Has), 66

Andreas Flückiger, better known as Endo Anaconda, died on the night of Wednesday - from the consequences of lung cancer, as stated on the Facebook page of his band Stiller Has. ... via tagesanzeiger.ch

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[01 Feb 2022] Heo Cham ( 허참) (South Korean radio and television presenter and singer), 72

According to the broadcaster, the deceased closed his eyes today during the liver cancer battling. ... via chosun.com

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[01 Feb 2022] Leslie Parnas (American cellist), 90

Cellist Leslie Parnas has Died, Age 90. Our condolences to Mr. Parnas' family, friends, colleagues, and students. ... via theviolinchannel.com

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[01 Feb 2022] Hiroshima (Japanese drummer for G.I.S.M.)

Sadly, Tohru "Monamour" Hiroshima of GISM has passed away. GISM vocalist Sakevi Yokoyama posted a simple statement: "RIP Hiroshima." No cause of death was given. ... via punknews.org

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[01 Feb 2022] Jon Zazula aka Jonny Z (American record label executive, founder of Megaforce Records), 69

Jon Zazula, Co-Founder of Metallica’s First Label Megaforce, Dead at 69 The label Zazula launched with his late wife Marsha was also home to metal favorites Anthrax, Testament, and Overkill ... via rollingstone.com

 

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[31 Jan 2022] Jimmy Johnson (American blues guitarist and singer), 93

Jimmy Johnson passed away in January 2022 ... via blues.org

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[31 Jan 2022] Trey Johnson (American singer and guitarist for Sorta), 53

Beloved Dallas musician and music label co-founder Trey Johnson dies ... via culturemap.com

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[30 Jan 2022] Jon Appleton (American composer and educator), 83

Jon Appleton, composer and Synclavier innovator, has died ... via cdm.link

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[30 Jan 2022] Philip Paul (American studio drummer), 96, COVID-19

Philip Paul, a drummer who was on the original recordings of popular songs like "Fever" and "Please Come Home for Christmas," has died. ... via wcpo.com

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[30 Jan 2022] Norma Waterson (English musician for The Watersons), 82, pneumonia

British folk legend Norma Waterson has died. Born in Hull and brought up with her grandmother, singing - and the folk tradition - was virtually in Norma Waterson's DNA. ... via clashmusic.com

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[30 Jan 2022] Hargus "Pig" Robbins (American country pianist), 84

Hargus ‘Pig’ Robbins, Country Hall of Famer Who Played Piano on Bob Dylan, Patsy Cline and George Jones Classics, Dies at 84 ... via variety.com

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[27 Jan 2022] Alain Bancquart (French composer), 87

Composer, but also pedagogue, radio man and figure of cultural policy, Alain Bancquart died at the age of 87 years. ... via francemusique.fr

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[27 Jan 2022] Diego Verdaguer (Argentine singer-songwriter), 70, COVID-19

Diego Verdaguer died at age 70 in Los Angeles, California, due to Covid-19; His body will be cremated in the United States. ... via excelsior.com

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[26 Jan 2022] Sister Janet Mead (Australian Roman Catholic nun and singer), 83, cancer

Sister Janet Mead, a South Australian nun who found global fame with a rock version of The Lord’s Prayer, has died aged 83. ... via theguardian.com

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[26 Jan 2022] Ludmila Ferber (Brazilian Christian singer-songwriter and writer), 56

The Gospel singer and Pastora Ludmila Ferber, 56-year-old who was diagnosed in 2018 with cancer, died on Tuesday night (26). ... via globo.com

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[26 Jan 2022] Kenneth Wannberg (American composer and sound editor), 91

Word has come from several sources that Ken Wannberg, legendary composer and acclaimed music editor, reportedly passed away on January 26, 2022 ... via musiquefantastique.com

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[25 Jan 2022] Fredrik Johansson (Swedish heavy metal guitarist for Dark Tranquillity), 47, cancer

The rock and metal community is mourning the death of former Dark Tranquillity rhythm guitarist Fredrik Johansson, who reportedly passed away on Jan. 25 after a three-year battle with cancer. ... via loudwire.com

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[25 Jan 2022] Hardev Dilgir (Indian lyricist), 82, heart attack

Famous Punjabi singer Dev Tharikeya passes away at the age of 82. Reportedly, a sudden heart attack led to his demise. ... via indiatimes.com

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[25 Jan 2022] Andy Ross (British music executive), 66

Andy Ross, the head of Food Records, has died at the age of 66. The passing of the record label boss, known for signing Blur, Idlewild, Dubstar, Jesus Jones and more, was confirmed to NME by a close friend and collaborator ... via nme.com

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[24 Jan 2022] Osvaldo Peredo (Argentine tango singer), 91

The Buenos Aires singer Osvaldo Peredo, a figure admired by young people and the bohemian tango, passed away at the age of 91, leaving an immense legacy to Buenos Aires music. ... via ambito.com

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[24 Jan 2022] Boris Pfeiffer (German musician for In Extremo), 53

According to information from the German Press Agency, the musician Boris Pfeiffer, ex-member of In Extremo, died after a demonstration against the corona policy in Wandlitz near Berlin ... via spiegel.de

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[23 Jan 2022] Beegie Adair (American jazz pianist), 84

Jazz pianist Bobbe “Beegie” Long Adair — a revered figure in Nashville's jazz scene for 60 years — died Sunday at her home in Franklin, Tenn. She was 84. ... via tennessean.com

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[22 Jan 2022] Lew Kirton (American Singer and drummer)

Today we say a sad goodbye to singer and drummer Lew Kirton, known for a string of hits on Miami’s TK Records in the late 70s and early 80s. ... via soultracks.com

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[22 Jan 2022] Don Wilson (American guitarist for The Ventures), 88

Don Wilson, co-founder and rhythm guitarist for the influential instrumental rock band the Ventures, died Saturday at the age of 88. ... via deadline.com

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[22 Jan 2022] Kirti Shiledar (Indian classical singer), 69

Senior singer and music drainage has passed away today. He breathed the last year at the age of 70 years of age in Pune ... via esakal.com

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[21 Jan 2022] Piero Parodi (Italian folk singer and musician), 86

The Genoese singer-songwriter Piero Parodi has disappeared today at the age of 86, at the Villa Scassi hospital in Sampierdarena where he was hospitalized for three months ... via ansa.it

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[21 Jan 2022] Terry Tolkin (American music journalist and music executive for Elektra Records), 62

Terry Tolkin — a veteran A&R executive for Elektra Records, Touch and Go Records and his own No. 6 label, who signed or worked closely with such acts as Luna, Afghan Whigs, Stereolab, Scrawl and Nada Surf — has died ... via variety.com

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[20 Jan 2022] Meat Loaf (American singer), 74

Meat Loaf, the hardworking singer and actor whose theatrical Bat Out of Hell is one of the best-selling albums ever and who played Eddie in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died ... via deadline.com

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[20 Jan 2022] Ray Gaskins (American saxophonist), 62

Saxophonist Ray Gaskins passed away on January 20th at the age of 62. ... via facebook.com

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[20 Jan 2022] Karolos Trikolidis (Austrian conductor), 74

Karolos Trikolidis Greek-Austrian conductor was born on July 24, 1947 in Bad Aussee. ... via papageno.hu

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[20 Jan 2022] Emil Mangelsdorff (German jazz musician), 96

The Frankfurt Jazz Musician and Beam of the Federal Cross of Merit Emil Mangelsdorff is dead. The well-known soloist well beyond the borders of Hessens died at the age of 96 years. ... via hessenschau.de

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[20 Jan 2022] Juro Mětšk (German composer), 67

Juro Mětšk zamrěł has died ... via rbb-online.de

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[20 Jan 2022] Tom Smith (American musician), 65

We are sorry to hear of the death of Tom Smith from To Live and Shave in L.A. (TLASILA). The experimental band who pushed buttons and boundaries were an experimental music collective founded in 1993 ... via louderthanwar.com

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[20 Jan 2022] Elza Soares (Brazilian singer), 91

She died of natural causes at home in Rio de Janeiro in Thursday (20). One of Brazil's biggest singers, she released 35 discs with samba mixture, jazz, electronics, hip hop and funk. ... via globo.com

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[19 Jan 2022] Badal Roy (American tabla player, percussionist and recording artist), 77, COVID-19

Bangladeshi tabla player Badal Roy died on Wednesday, her niece said in a tweet. He was 77. ... via scroll.in

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[18 Jan 2022] Freddie Hughes (American soul singer), 79, COVID-19

The U.S. American soul singer. Freddie Hughes, has died. Freddie was 79. Freddie died from leukemia and Covid 19 complications at the Kaiser Oakland Hospital. ... via soultracks.com

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[18 Jan 2022] Paavo Heininen (Finnish composer and pianist), 84

Sibelius Academy's long-term professor, composer Paavo Heininen has died ... via yle.fi

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[17 Jan 2022] Neela Wickramasinghe (Sri Lankan singer), 71

Veteran Sri Lankan singer and musician Neela Wickramasinghe has passed away at the age of 71. She has passed away in the city of Milan, Italy. ... via adaderana.lk

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[17 Jan 2022] Armando Gama (Portuguese singer-songwriter), 67

The singer Armando Gama died at dawn today, at age 67, at the Portuguese Institute of Oncology (IPO), in Lisbon ... via ominho.pt

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[16 Jan 2022] Carmela Corren (Israeli singer and actress), 83

Carmela Corren who represented Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest 1963 in London has died at the age of 83. ... via eurovoix.com

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[16 Jan 2022] Ibrahim Ashk (Indian poet and lyricist), 70, COVID-19

Lyricist Ibrahim Ashk, known for penning songs for films like "Kaho Na Pyaar Hai" and "Koi... Mil Gaya", passed away on Sunday due to COVID-19 pneumonia, his daughter said ... via business-standard.com

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[16 Jan 2022] Alleppey Ranganath (Indian composer, film director and screenwriter), 72, COVID-19

Music director and lyricist Alleppey Ranganath (72) passed away here today. Kovid was undergoing treatment in Kottayam. He is the composer of over two thousand songs in the field of simple songs in film and drama ... via madhyamam.com

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[15 Jan 2022] Rachel Nagy (American singer for The Detroit Cobras)

Rachel Nagy, best known as the singer of the Michigan garage rock band the Detroit Cobras, has died, her representative confirmed to Pitchfork. No cause of death was given. ... via pitchfork.com

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[15 Jan 2022] Nino Cerruti (Italian stylist, founder of Cerruti 1881), 91, hip surgery

Nino Cerruti, one of the greatest Italian designers of sembre, has died at the age of 91 ... via primaillevante.it

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[15 Jan 2022] Ralph Emery (American disc jockey and television host), 88

Walter Ralph Emery, Country Music Hall of Famer and host of TNN primetime talk show "Nashville Now," died Saturday at the age of 88. ... via tennessean.com

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[14 Jan 2022] Greg Webster (American drummer for Ohio Players), 84

The original drummer and former leader of the Ohio Players has died, according to the The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center and family. ... via whio.com

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[14 Jan 2022] Angelo Gilardino (Italian composer, guitarist and musicologist), 80

Vercelli, Piedmont, but above all Asigliano, his hometown, have lost one of their most famous men, a true monument of culture and music worldwide. ... via tgvercelli.it

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[14 Jan 2022] Dallas Frazier (American country musician and songwriter), 82

Dallas Frazier, Writer of ‘Elvira’ and So Many More, Has Died ... via tennessean.com

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[13 Jan 2022] CPO Boss Hogg (American rapper), 52

CPO Boss Hogg, real name Vince Edwards, has passed away. His death was confirmed by rapper E-A-Ski and journalist Chad Kiser ... via complex.com

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[13 Jan 2022] Ashling Murphy (Irish music teacher and traditional music performer), 23, homicide

Ashling Murphy, a primary school teacher aged in her early 20s, was attacked while jogging along the banks of the Grand Canal. ... via midlands103.co

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[13 Jan 2022] Fred Van Hove (Belgian jazz musician), 84

Pianist and composer Fred Van Hove passed away on Thursday at the age of 84. Van Hove was a pioneer of European free jazz music. ... via gva.be

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[13 Jan 2022] Sonny Turner (American singer for The Platters), 83, throat cancer

Sonny Turner, the last link to the legendary R&B vocal group the Platters to headline in Las Vegas, died Thursday at his daughter’s home in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. He was 82. ... via reviewjournal.com

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[13 Jan 2022] Fred Parris (American musician for The Five Satins), 85

Fred Parris, co-founder of the famous doo-wop band the Five Satins and writer of “In the Still of the Night,” has died, the band’s Facebook page announced Friday. ... via nhregister.com

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[12 Jan 2022] Everett Lee (American violinist and conductor), 105

Everett Lee was registered as deceased 2022-01-12. .. ... via ratsit.se

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[12 Jan 2022] Waiphot Phetsuphan (Thai luk thung singer), 79

Tribute to another legend! Yin Waiphot Phetsuphan, National Artist Music fans mourn Died at Taksin Hospital bloodstream infection ... via khaosod.co.th

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[12 Jan 2022] Ronnie Spector (American Hall of Fame singer for The Ronettes), 78, cancer

Ronnie Spector, the cat-eyed, bee-hived rock ‘n’ roll siren who sang such 1960s hits as “Be My Baby,” “Baby I Love You” and “Walking in the Rain” as the leader of the girl group The Ronettes, has died ... via apnews.com

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[11 Jan 2022] Bruce Anderson (American guitarist for MX-80)

Bruce Anderson, guitarist and co-founder of Indiana art rock greats MX-80 (aka MX-80 Sound), has passed away ... via brooklynvegan.com

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[11 Jan 2022] Martin Carrizo (Argentine drummer for A.N.I.M.A.L.), 50

He was 50 years old and had been fighting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis since 2015. His sister confirmed the news with a heartbreaking message on her social networks. ... via infobae.com

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[11 Jan 2022] Rosa Lee Hawkins (American singer for The Dixie Cups), 76, complications from surgery

Rosa Lee Hawkins, one of the three original singers in New Orleans rhythm & blues vocal trio the Dixie Cups, died Tuesday at Tampa General Hospital in Florida. She was 76. ... via nola.com

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[11 Jan 2022] Jerry Crutchfield (American music executive), 87

As a Producer, Jerry Crutchfield was nominated for the CMA’s Song the Year, winning it twice. He produced hits for Lee Greenwood, Tanya Tucker, Tracy Byrd and Glen Campbell ... via lightnercommunications.com

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[11 Jan 2022] Vince Fontaine (Canadian musician for Eagle & Hawk), 60, heart attack

Friends, loved ones and Manitoba's music community are mourning the loss of Juno-Award-winning guitarist Vince Fontaine. ... via cbc.ca

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[11 Jan 2022] Jordi Sabatés (Spanish pianist), 73

Pianist Jordi Sabatés dies at the age of 73 The composer and arranger shared projects with Tete Montoliu, Santi Arisa, Toti Soler and Pau Riba, among others. ... via emporda.info

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[10 Jan 2022] Burke Shelley (Welsh bassist and vocalist for Budgie), 71

Vocalist/bassist Burke Shelley of legendary Welsh rockers BUDGIE has died at the age of 71. The news of his passing was shared earlier today by his daughter Ela ... via blabbermouth.net

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[10 Jan 2022] Francis Jackson (British organist and composer), 104

Organist and composer Francis Jackson dies, aged 104 ... via classical-music.com

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[10 Jan 2022] Khan Jamal (American jazz vibraphonist), 75, kidney failure

The influential jazz vibraphonist Khan Jamal died in Philadelphia on Monday (January 10), WBGO reports. ... via pitchfork.com

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[09 Jan 2022] Maria Ewing (American opera singer), 71

Maria Ewing, a soprano and mezzo-soprano noted for intense performances who became the wife of director Peter Hall and the mother of actor-director Rebecca Hall ... via theintelligencer.com

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[09 Jan 2022] James Mtume (American percussionist for Mtume), 76

Philadelphia-born percussionist James Mtume has reportedly passed away at the age of 76. ... via bet.com

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[08 Jan 2022] Ramdas Kamat (Indian musician and actor), 90

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday condoled the death of renowned singer-actor Pandit Ramdas Kamat and said he served Marathi musical theatre selflessly for over six decades. ... via freepressjournal.in

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[08 Jan 2022] Michael Lang (American concert producer, co-creator of Woodstock), 77, non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Michael Lang, the co-creator and organizer of 1969’s Woodstock Music and Art Fair, and its follow-ups Woodstock ’94 and the ill-fated Woodstock ’99, died Saturday at the age of 77 ... via variety.com

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[08 Jan 2022] Sornphet Sornsuphan (Thai luk thung singer), 73

On Saturday night (January 8), the entertainment industry had to suffer another loss after "ศรเพชร ศรสุพรรณ" or real name "buỵ thạn khl̂āy lamạ̀ng", a legendary luk thung singer, died at Siriraj Hospital at the age of 73 years ... via bangkokbiznews.com

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[08 Jan 2022] Marilyn Bergman (American songwriter), 93, respiratory failure

Marilyn Bergman, winner of multiple Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and more for her song lyrics, has died at 93. She passed at home in Los Angeles at 1:15 AM PT ... via deadline.com

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[07 Jan 2022] Harpdog Brown (Canadian blues musician), 59

We are extremely sad and heartbroken sharing about this displeasing event of the famous Harpdog Brown passing. One of the popular Canadian vocalists Harpdog returned to almighty on 7 January 2022 at the age of 59. ... via socialtelecast.com

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[07 Jan 2022] Koady Chaisson (Canadian musician for The East Pointers), 37

P.E.I. musician Koady Chaisson, part of the Juno-winning three-man band the East Pointers, has died at the age of 37. ... via cbc.ca

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[07 Jan 2022] Marc Dé Hugar (Australian glam metal guitarist for Candy Harlots), 52

A well known and well-loved figure on the Sydney hard rock scene, Dé Hugar came to notice in the late 80s when he joined the Candy Harlots at 17. ... via loudmag.com

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[06 Jan 2022] Calvin Simon (American singer for Parliament-Funkadelic), 9

He is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his role in Parliament-Funkadelic, but he found perhaps his most rewarding work singing praises later in life. ... via soultracks.com

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[06 Jan 2022] Peter Bogdanovich (American film director, actor, writer, recording artist), 82, Parkinson's disease

Peter Bogdanovich, the Oscar-nominated writer-director of The Last Picture Show whose career, which also included hits like What’s Up, Doc? and Paper Moon ... via hollywoodreporter.com

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[06 Jan 2022] Sidney Poitier (Bahamian-American actor, director, and recording artist), 94

Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor and enduring inspiration who transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen... has died ... via apnews.com

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[06 Jan 2022] Gloria Piedimonte (Italian actress, singer and dancer), 66, COVID-19

Farewell to actress, singer and showgirl Gloria Piedimonte, the unforgettable 'Guapa' of the Rai1 television program "Discoring" ... via secoloditalia.it

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[06 Jan 2022] Clive Zanda (Trinidad and Tobago jazz musician), 82, diabetes

The music fraternity is again in mourning today with the news that kaisojazz pioneer Clive “Zanda” Alexander has died. Zanda passed away on Thursday morning. ... via loopnews.com

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[06 Jan 2022] Zhang Jiqing (Chinese Kunqu artist), 83

Zhang Jiqing, a representative inheritor of Kunqu Opera of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage Project, Honorary Dean of Kun Opera of Jiangsu Performing Arts Group, a national first-class actor, and Kunqu Opera artist Zhang Jiqing passed away at noon today at the age of 83 in Nanjing. ... via xinmin.cn

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[05 Jan 2022] R. Dean Taylor (Canadian singer-songwriter), 82

R. Dean Taylor, a Canadian singer and songwriter who earned his biggest hit for his 1970 recording, “Indiana Wants Me,” for Motown’s Rare Earth label, died on Friday, January 7, 2022. ... via bestclassicbands.com

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[05 Jan 2022] Dale Clevenger (American horn player), 81

Dale Clevenger was principal horn of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1966 to 2013, a soloist with orchestras worldwide, a participant in festivals and symposiums, and a conductor. ... via hornsociety.org

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[05 Jan 2022] Neil Nongkynrih (Indian pianist, founder of Shillong Chamber Choir), 51

Neil Nongkynrih, the founder of Shillong Chamber Choir, passed away on Wednesday evening in Mumbai. He was 51 years old. ... via eastmojo.com

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[04 Jan 2022] Andrzej Nowak (Polish composer, music producer, and guitarist for TSA), 63

Andrzej Nowak was the founder of the TSA team. In the 1980s, he played with Tadeusz Nalepa and Martyna Jakubowicz. ... via dziennik.pl

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[04 Jan 2022] Jessie Daniels (American R&B singer for Force MDs), 57

It’s a sad day for Staten Island Hip-Hop and R&B, and the world. Jessie Lee Daniels of The Force MD’s has reportedly died at 57. ... via hiphopwired.com

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[04 Jan 2022] María Mérida (Spanish folk singer), 96

The singer Herreña María Mérida has died on Tuesday, January 4, at 96, after giving her artistic life to Isleño folklore and leaving a trajectory as outstanding as captivating. ... via eldiario.es

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[02 Jan 2022] Kenny J (Trinidad and Tobago calypsonian and soca parang singer), 69, COVID-19

Memories of calypsonian Kenny J (Kenwrick Joseph) and grief flooded social media yesterday following his death. ... via trinidadexpress.com

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[02 Jan 2022] Jorma Katrama (Finnish double bassist), 85

Double bassist Jorma Katrama has died at the age of 85 ... via hs.fi

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[02 Jan 2022] Traxamillion (American hip hop producer), 42, cancer

Traxamillion, the Bay area producer who was an important force behind the hyphy sound, has died at the age of 43, reports. The outlet cites Bay Area blog Thizzler On The Roof as the first to confirm his death. ... via complex.com

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[02 Jan 2022] Jay Weaver (American bassist for Big Daddy Weave), 42, COVID-19

Jay Weaver, the bass player and a vocalist for Big Daddy Weave, has died from complications of COVID-19. He was 42. ... via billboard.com

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[02 Jan 2022] Ana Bejerano (Spanish singer for Mocedades), 60

Ana Bejerano, substitute for Amaya Uranga, in the Mocedades group, dies at 60 ... via elcorreo.com

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[01 Jan 2022] Nick Colionne (American jazz guitarist)

Nick Colionne, a smooth jazz artist known for his guitar skills and his colorful suits and hats, died unexpectedly Saturday, according to his publicist. ... via usatoday.com