Totó la Momposina, vocalist and Colombian music legend, dies aged 85
Totó la Momposina, a renowned Colombian vocalist, has passed away at the age of 85. Her children announced her death, attributing it to a heart attack, and highlighted her dedication to sharing Colombian culture through music. Totó was celebrated for her contributions to cumbia and other folk genres, and she maintained a lasting influence on both Colombian and international music scenes.
- ▪Totó la Momposina died from a heart attack at the age of 85.
- ▪She was known for her efforts in promoting Colombian folk music globally, particularly cumbia.
- ▪Colombian president Gustavo Petro paid tribute to her, calling her a luminary of Colombian culture.
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Totó La Momposina attending the Colombian premiere of the animated film Encanto in Bogotá, 2021. Photograph: Getty Images/Getty Images for DisneyView image in fullscreenTotó La Momposina attending the Colombian premiere of the animated film Encanto in Bogotá, 2021. Photograph: Getty Images/Getty Images for DisneyFolk musicTotó la Momposina, vocalist and Colombian music legend, dies aged 85The singer was one of her country’s most’s popular musical exports, and travelled the world with an evangelistic vision for spreading cumbia musicBen Beaumont-ThomasWed 20 May 2026 07.39 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTotó la Momposina, one of the most celebrated musicians in Colombian history, has died aged 85.Her three children announced her death from a heart attack on Instagram.
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