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Dennys Quevedo, Cumbia Leader of Zafiro Sensual and Pluma Dorada, Dies at 37

Early reports cite a cardiac arrest at a Piura clinic, with no official confirmation from relatives.

Overview

  • The death was announced on December 27 by the official social accounts of Zafiro Sensual and Pluma Dorada.
  • Regional outlets report he died while hospitalized at Clínica Belén in Piura, a detail not yet corroborated by family or authorities.
  • Media cite a preliminary cause of cardiac arrest, and the orchestras’ statements did not specify a cause.
  • Corazón Serrano and other artists posted public condolences, highlighting his impact on the northern Peruvian cumbia scene.
  • Known as “La Pluma Dorada,” he led, arranged and composed for his groups, with popular songs including “Vete ya” and “Quisiera olvidarme de ti.”