Colombian musician (1957-2013) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Diomedes de Jesús Díaz Maestre (May 26, 1956 – December 22, 2013[1]) was a Colombian vallenato singer, songwriter and composer. His nickname was "El Cacique de la Junta" (the chieftain of the Junta). It was given to him early in his career by another vallenato singer, Rafael Orozco Maestre.[2]
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Birth name | Diomedes Dionisio Díaz Maestre |
Also known as | El Cacique de La Junta |
Born | La Junta, La Guajira, Colombia | May 26, 1956
Died | December 22, 2013 57) Valledupar, Cesar | (aged
Genres | Vallenato, Latin |
Occupation(s) | singer |
Instruments | Singing |
Years active | 1976–2013 |
Labels | Sony Music |
Díaz died in Valledupar at the age of 56. He was resting in his bed when his heart failed and he stopped breathing.
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