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It s Valentine s Day week here at
Alt.Latino HQ. Hopefully you ve known that dizzying feeling of falling in love; if you ve ever been so fortunate, you know that conveying those complex emotions can be quite difficult. And to set those indescribable feelings to music? It s a tough task that s not for the faint of heart!
So this week on the show, we re celebrating one of the masters of the craft, Mexican composer, pianist and vocalist Armando Manzanero. The celebrated musician was revered throughout the Spanish-speaking world for his songs, which were mostly performed by others. He also had admirers on this side of the border in vocalists like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennet and Abbey Lincoln.
Armando Manzanero s remains arrive in Yucatan
Armando Manzanero s remains arrive in Yucatan
Mexico, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Popular singer-songwriter Armando Manzanero Canche died of Covid-19 on Monday at the age of 86, and his remains have arrived in his birthplace, Yucatan, as he had once requested. The singer of Esta Tarde Vi Llover died of kidney complications that triggered general health problems, as explained by his relatives.
Six days ago, Manzanero received a tribute in full health as they should be done in life , in his native land, Merida, Yucatan, where Manzanero s house was opened.
His relatives said that Manzanero stayed in his house during the first moments of contagion, but as the treatment was not working, he had to be hospitalized immediately.
Celebrated musician Armando Manzanero has died at the age of 85.
The news of his passing was confirmed by the Sociedad de Autores y Compositores de Mexico (Society of Authors and Composers of Mexico), which Manzanero served as the president of. The romantic soul of Mexico and the world is in mourning. The great Master has departed, the organization said in a tweeted statement, per Google Translate.
The message continued, noting the musician s contributions to copyright. His departure provoked a deep sadness, the group continued. He was one of the greatest artists of our time, creator of the most beautiful music in the world .