Industry May 19, 2026
Totó La Momposina Dies at 85
She "carried the culture and memory of the Colombian people to the far corners of the world," her family wrote.
Originally published by
Billboard
Totó La Momposina, a prominent Colombian artist celebrated for bringing Caribbean folk music to a global audience, has passed away at the age of 85. Her family stated that she was instrumental in sharing the culture and memory of the Colombian people worldwide. Originally reported by Billboard.