Egidio Cuadrado age; career, biography and why the accordionist of Carlos Vives died
Egidio Cuadrado, Carlos Vives' accordionist, passed away this Monday. Find out here how old the talented musician was when he passed away.
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In the early hours, the death of Egidio Cuadrado, a talented 71-year-old accordionist, known for his collaboration with Colombian singer Carlos Vives, was confirmed. The Clínica Universitaria Colombia was in charge of giving the news, lamenting his passing and highlighting his dedication to the dissemination and preservation of vallenato, a musical genre that comes from the Caribbean region of Colombia.
The medical center stressed that Cuadrado’s legacy will live on in the memory of those who appreciated his art. ” His contribution to vallenato will always be remembered ,” the statement said. The Government of the Department of Cesar also expressed its regret for the loss of the musician, who was awarded the Latin Grammy Board of Directors Award in 2021 and was crowned vallenato king in 1985.
#ATENCIÓN El artista del folclor vallenato Egidio Cuadrado, y conocido también por ser el acordeonero de Carlos Vives, falleció hoy lunes 21 de octubre, en la Clínica Universitaria Colombia. Vía @YepesDavid pic.twitter.com/Dt8CviyEOo
— ÚltimaHoraCaracol (@UltimaHoraCR) October 21, 2024
On Monday, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, family and friends will hold a wake for Egidio Cuadrado, as announced on his Instagram account. In the post, his family invited friends and acquaintances to say goodbye to the artist.
In addition, Carlos Vives shared an emotional message on Instagram, saying: “ Always together, my compadrito, how I love him ,” remembering their deep connection and Cuadrado’s influence on his musical career.
Career, age, biography of Egidio Cuadrado
From the age of six, Egidio showed an exceptional talent for the accordion, and participated in the competitions of the Villanueva Patronal Folk Festival, an event that preceded the famous Festival Cuna de Acordeones. These beginnings were key in his musical development and led him to become a reference in vallenato.
In 1973, Cuadrado participated in the Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata, where he won the title of “Rey Aficionado”. This recognition marked a milestone in his career and motivated him to continue competing in festivals. In 1983, he participated again in the professional category, obtaining second place behind Julio Rojas, but he did not give up and in 1985 he was finally crowned King of the Festival, consolidating his place in the history of vallenato.
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Egidio Cuadrado performed various compositions that left an indelible mark on vallenato music. Among his works are ” Amparito”, “Puya puyá”, “El Mejoral” and “La vieja Sara”, which resonated in the hearts of many lovers of the genre. The festival jury included great accordionists, such as Alejandro Durán and Emiliano Zuleta Baquero, who recognized his talent and dedication to folklore.
What did Carlos Vives’ accordionist die of?
According to information from various digital portals and the official statement from the hospital, Egidio Cuadrado died after health complications. His death was attributed to a serious case of pneumonia that worsened over time.
The deterioration of his health condition culminated in a respiratory crisis, which led to his unfortunate passing. Details about his condition were confirmed by the medical center where he was treated.
The news of his death has moved the musical community and vallenato fans, who will remember his legacy and contributions to the genre.
