2023-12-26 05:47:16
Colombia is in mourning following the death of Lisandro Meza, one of the great exponents of vallenato, sabanera music and other genres. The announcement of his departure, this December 23, 2023, was confirmed by the clinic where he was hospitalized. The news, of course, generated great sadness in millions of people who grew up listening to his successful songs.
“La Concepción Specialized Clinic regrets to report the sensitive death of maestro Lisandro Meza Márquez, minstrel of Sabanera music, cumbia, porro, vallenato and disseminator of Colombian music to the world, and expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family and admirers. for irreparable loss,” says part of the statement.
But what were the causes of his death? Next, what we know, we also give you information regarding who the artist who was nicknamed “The Macho of America” was.
The Colombian is a music icon in his country (Photo: Lisandro Meza / Instagram)
WHAT DID LISANDRO MEZA DIE FROM?
The renowned Colombian singer-songwriter had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit since December 6, 2023. Although the clinic kept his prognosis confidential, it was not until December 22 when it reported that his condition was critical. Lisandro Meza ceased to exist due to cerebral ischemia, at the age of 86.
Days before, his children announced that they took the artist to the clinic following he suffered intense headaches, to which was added the diagnosis of a neurological disease. Although they were confident of his improvement, as he responded to the treatment, he died 17 days later.
It should be noted that cerebral ischemia is a condition caused by “a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain. This prevents blood from flowing to this organ. In a matter of minutes, brain cells begin to die” publishes the specialized portal Medline Plus.
The artist with his inseparable accordion, an instrument that he had played since he was a teenager (Photo: Lisandro Meza / Instagram)
WHO WAS LISANDRO MEZA?
Lisandro Meza was a renowned Colombian artist who dedicated more than 50 years of his life to music. In his more than half a century of musical career, he recorded around 110 albums in different rhythms: cumbia, porro, Paseo and vallenato.
The well-known “El Macho de América” was born in El Piñal, Los Palmitos municipality, Sucre, on September 26, 1937. When he was 17 years old, he began singing on his father’s farm La Armenia, where he demonstrated his ability to play various songs. instruments such as the accordion, the piano, the guitar, the bass, the treble, the cuatro, the tumbadora, snare drum and the bagpipes.
It was in 1959 when he composed the ride “El Saludo”, a song that made him very popular. After this song, other hits followed such as “La cap no se me ca” (1963), “La miseria humano” (1976), “El guayabo de la ye” (1978), “Baracunatana” (1981), among others. In 1965, he formed his own group to entertain traditional dances and festivals, but at the same time he was part of Los Corraleros de Majagual.
Thinking regarding becoming the King of Vallenato, he participated in the Vallenata Legend Festival in 1969, but he did not occupy a prominent position, although he did win the affection of the public who baptized him as “The King without a Crown”, a nickname that would become in song. He insisted in 1975, the year in which he came in second place. It was not until 1978 that he was awarded King Sabanero of the Accordion in a vallenato contest held in Sincelejo.
Lisandro Meza’s songs are known not only in his native Colombia, but also in other countries in America. Among his successful songs are: “El Macho”, “Ni que estar loco”, “El Hijo de Tuta”, “Senderito de amor”, “Lejanía”, among others.
His legacy will remain in the memory of several generations who grew up listening to his songs, many of them essential in celebrations.
“Thank you to the sculptor of the Cumbre Valle, Edgar Javier Diaz, for such a special tribute. Carving me in wood. A thousand thanks, gratitude and appreciation,” he wrote on August 17, 2023 (Photo: Lisandro Meza / Instagram)
THE HEARTFUL WORDS OF LISANDRO MEZA’S SON FOR THE DEPARTURE OF HIS FATHER
In dialogue with Caracol News, Lisandro ‘El chane’ Meza dedicated some emotional words to his father.
“My life is gone. My father was such a big thing in world music. Fortunately, I had the joy of being with him from a very early age and learning all the tricks of music from him. My father was a great person, a person with a totally different vision of music than everyone else, he knew how to reach audiences. The best father in the world, a noble person, with a good heart,” he said.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LISANDRO MEZA
LISANDRO MEZA’S DATA SHEET
- Birth name: Lisandro Meza Marquez
- Nickname: “The Macho of America”
- Birth: September 26, 1937
- Birthplace: Los Palmitos, Sucre, Colombia
- Death: December 23, 2023
- Place of death: Sincelejo, Sucre, Colombia
- Age at death: 86 years
- Occupation: Singer, songwriter, songwriter, musician
- Years active: 1957 – 2023
- Genres: vallenato, sabanera music, cumbia, joint, salsa
HOW IS LISANDRO MEZA’S INHERITANCE DISTRIBUTED WHEN HE HAS 16 CHILDREN?
Lisandro Meza left an invaluable musical legacy following his death. However, mystery surrounds the magnitude of his fortune, which must be distributed among his 16 children. How much does each one get?
LISANDRO MEZA’S MOST POPULAR SONGS
- “Let Love Go”
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