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Colombian musicians died in Respiratory failure

Here are 1 famous musicians from Colombia died in Respiratory failure:

Emiliano Zuleta

Emiliano Zuleta (January 11, 1912 La Jagua del Pilar-October 30, 2005 Valledupar) also known as El viejo Mile was a Colombian singer and composer.

Zuleta was known for his contributions to the Vallenato music genre, which originated in the Caribbean region of Colombia. He began his career in music in the 1930s and gained national recognition in the 1940s with his classic song "La gota fría". Along with other renowned Vallenato musicians such as Rafael Escalona and Diomedes Diaz, Zuleta helped popularize the genre not only in Colombia, but also internationally.

Throughout his career, Zuleta recorded over 200 songs and released numerous albums. He was recognized with several awards, including the prestigious Simón Bolivar National Prize for Culture. Zuleta continued to perform and write music until his death in 2005 at the age of 93. His legacy lives on, with his music still being celebrated and played by Vallenato musicians and fans around the world.

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