US EditionDies at 94 Luis Alberto Martínez, Chilean Bolero Legend and Live Human Treasure of Valparaiso
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In 2026, the artist Luis Alberto Martínez passed away at the age of 94. The death of the Chilean was confirmed by the Ministry of Cultures of his country, according to CNN.Martínez highlighted during the 50s and 60s with his interpretation of songs such as Humor and liquor, Flores for my mother and Payaso sad. According to CNN, the performer was recognized with titles such as Son Ilustre de Valparaiso and Tesoro Humano Vivo, in 2022.
The national “onion music” is in mourning. On the afternoon of Wednesday, January 7, the Ministry of Culture confirmed the death of Luis Alberto Martínez, emblematic singer of the bolero porteño and one of the artists who expanded the romantic song in different parts of the country, in particular in the 50s and 60s. The musician was known as “the saddest voice of Chile” and had more than 60 years of artistic trajectory, with songs such as Humor …
On Wednesday, January 7, sources close to the family confirmed the death of Luis Alberto Martínez, one of the most emblematic voices of Chilean popular music. The artist, 94 years old, ceased to exist in the Carlos Van Buren Hospital, thus extinguishing a gorge that musicalized the Buenos Aires nights for more than seven decades. Born in Curicó, Martínez found in the hills and the plan of Valparaíso his true artistic home. His unmistakable style…
A sad news has impacted the world of national music. It turns out that on Wednesday the renowned Chilean singer, Luis Alberto Martínez, died, who was 94 years old and was known as "the king of the bolero." This was reported by his wife María Teresa Airam, who shared a meaningful message through his Facebook account. "I just broke the love of my life into the arms of God. Today I died with him, my king of the bolero, a great artist of my Chile. L…
The illustrious son of Valparaíso and recognized as a Living Human Treasure in 2022 dedicated more than 60 years to music.
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