Lebo Mathosa dies
South African Kwaito singer Lebo Mathosa has died in a car crash near Johannesburg at the age of 29.…
Obituaries
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Broudie's brother dead in cathedral fall
Robert Broudie, brother of Lightning Seeds' Ian Broudie, has been found dead after falling from the roof of Liverpool's Anglican cathedral, with police reporting no suspicious circumstances.…
Freddy Fender dies
Singer and guitarist Freddy Fender has died aged 69 at his home in Corpus Christi, Texas, after being diagnosed with lung cancer earlier this year.…
Claude Luter dies
French clarinetist and bandleader Claude Luter, a major figure in post-war Paris jazz, has died aged 83, and the culture minister has paid tribute to him.…
Itsy Bitsy death greatly exaggerated
Reports of the death of Paul Vance, credited writer of 'Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini', were wrong, as the living songwriter of that name has said he is alive and receiving royalties.…
Etta Baker dies
Piedmont Blues guitarist Etta Baker has died in North Carolina aged 93, while visiting a daughter who had suffered a stroke.…
Aladar Pege dies
Hungarian double bass player Aladar Pege has died aged 67, credited with raising the profile of his instrument.…
Danny Flores dies
Danny Flores, writer and singer of The Champs' 'Tequila!', has died aged 77 in a California hospital.…
Malcolm Arnold dies
British composer Sir Malcolm Arnold has died aged 84, best known for his Oscar-winning score for The Bridge On The River Kwai.…
Wonder Stuff drummer was speeding before fatal crash
An inquest heard former Wonder Stuff drummer Martin Gilks was speeding and tailgating before the fatal motorbike crash, which occurred in April.…
Jazz band leader Maynard Perfuson dies aged 78
Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader Walter 'Maynard' Perfuson has died aged 78, after a career of six decades that included playing with major jazz figures.…
Celebrated Indian musician dies
Indian shehnai player Bismillah Khan has died aged 91, and his home state of Uttar Pradesh has declared a day of mourning in tribute.…