Trending Now - Colombian Folk Legend Totó La Momposina Passes Away at 85

WHO:

Rolling Stone - Totó La Momposina, a renowned Colombian folk music icon, known as the "Queen of Cumbia."

Billboard - Totó La Momposina's family stated she "carried the culture and memory of the Colombian people to the far corners of the world."

WHAT:

Rolling Stone - Totó La Momposina died at the age of 85 amid ongoing medical complications.

Billboard - Totó La Momposina was recognized for elevating Caribbean folk music to a global stage.

WHERE:

Billboard - Totó La Momposina was a prominent figure in Colombian music, representing the culture of Colombia internationally.

WHEN:

Rolling Stone - Totó La Momposina passed away at the age of 85.

WHY:

Rolling Stone - The cause of death was linked to ongoing medical complications.

HOW:

Billboard - Totó La Momposina's contributions to music involved carrying Colombian culture and memory through her art.

(UPDATED May 19, 2026 21:23 UTC)

Totó La Momposina, the beloved Colombian folk music icon known as the "Queen of Cumbia," has passed away at the age of 85 due to ongoing medical complications. Her family shared that she dedicated her life to carrying the culture and memory of the Colombian people to the far corners of the world, elevating Caribbean folk music to a global stage. Totó La Momposina was a prominent figure in Colombian music, representing her country's rich cultural heritage on the international scene.