Colombian Folk Singer Totó La Momposina Dies at 85
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Preezy Brown
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Summary
Totó La Momposina (born Sonia Bazanta Vides), the legendary Colombian folk singer and global ambassador for Caribbean coastal music traditions, has died at 85 in Mexico. She passed away on May 19 following a prolonged battle with neurocognitive health complications, after spending months in palliative care. Her death was confirmed by Colombia's Ministry of Culture and her family. Born in 1940 near Santa Cruz de Mompós, she was a revered figure in Colombian folk music.
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Her death was confirmed by Colombia's Ministry of Culture and her family
Her son, Marcio Vinicio, told Blu Radio that his mother 'died in peace' after spending several months in palliative care
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