2016 was a year of significant losses for the world of music. Figures extensive international career died during the 365 days that culminate today, and also took his way to many actors, artists and politicians.
From stars of English-speaking world that revolutionized pop up indisputable references of Latin American music they gave their last (and often surprising) goodbye and filled with news about their games to news pages worldwide.
- David Bowie: At 69, and after having fought for 18 against cancer, musician, songwriter David Bowie died on January 10, 2016 in Manhattan, New York. His voice and his unconventional musical and aesthetic ideas conferred him a place of honor in the musical history of the twentieth century, which completely convulsed with their eccentricities and their sensitivity. Just before he died, and perhaps as a farewell to consciousness, Bowie released his latest album Blackstar.
- Prince: On 21 April 2016 the American artist Prince was found dead at his home in Minnesota. Brilliant figure of pop, soul, funk and new wave reached to produce at least 36 albums and managed verder 100 million copies worldwide with only the most famous of his albums, titled Purple Rain (1984). Prince revolutionized the music industry with his songs, dance steps, modes of dress and open expression of their sexuality, manifested alone and in each of the groups which formed part.
- Juan Gabriel: Known as "El Divo of Juarez", the composer and Mexican singer Juan Gabriel died at age 66, on August 28, 2016, of a heart attack. During his lifetime, he wrote more than 1,800 songs , including classics such as Latin highlighted Eternal Love or Until I met you. Controversial and romantic, he got his talent rise above machismo of his homeland.
- Leonard Cohen: The Poet and Canadian composer Leonard Cohen, author of the classic song Hallelujah, died on November 7, 2016 in Los Angeles, at 82 years. Renowned for providing depth and poetry to folk, and her voice hoarse, published in October his latest album You want it darker. In addition to his musical side, Cohen was also recognized as a novelist.
- George Michael: For this Christmas, on December 27, died singer George Michael, at age 53. First as a member of Wham! and then alone, Michael noted for his sweet voice and his proposal that ranged from funk-pop, soul and folk. With a full of scandals, triumphs and defeats life, Michael was for years in the highest sphere of pop.
