Venezuela singer-composer has died

Venezuela singer-composer has died

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norman lebrecht

February 25, 2014

Simón Díaz, famed the world over for Bamboleo, has died aged 85. He also wrote the locally popular “Caballo Viejo,” (Old Horse).

In 2002, Diaz recorded a television song, asking Hugo Chavez to listen to his opponents, while reminding demonstrators that Chavez was elected by popular franchise.

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