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Dennys Quevedo, ‘La Pluma Dorada’ of Peru’s Cumbia Sanjuanera, Dies at 37

The news was confirmed by his orchestras, prompting tributes from across Peru’s cumbia scene.

Overview

  • Regional outlets report he died while hospitalized at Clínica Belén in Piura, according to accounts shared after the official announcement.
  • Media cite a presumed cardiac arrest as the cause, a detail not yet confirmed by his family or medical authorities.
  • His father described a sudden collapse at home, saying Quevedo lost consciousness before being rushed for care.
  • The wake is being held in private in the Veintiséis de Octubre district of Piura, and scheduled performances, including a New Year event at El Huaralino, have been put on hold.
  • Colleagues such as Corazón Serrano posted condolences as fans mourned the composer-director behind songs including “Vete ya,” “Lágrimas en el licor” and “Quisiera olvidarme de ti.”