Die 'La Negra Grande de Colombia', una voz de la cultura afrocolombiana en el mundo

La cantante, bailarina y actriz columbiana Leonor Gonzalez Minauna gran exponente del folklore del país, ha died this Wednesday at the age of 90 en un hogar geriatrico de Cali.

Known in the artistic field, “La Negra Grande de Colombia” interpreted with her strong voice as songs from the national repertoire. Mi Buenaventura, El alegre pescador, A la mina, Mi peregoyo, Borrachera, Velo qué bonito y black christmas entre otras

“Adiós, Negra Grande! I am deeply saddened by the passing of Leonor González Mina, “Negra Grande de Colombia” painter. His strong voice, talent and commitment to Afro-Colombian culture leave a great legacy for the country,” wrote Colombia's Vice President Francia Marquez on social networks.

John su voz, González paseó for el mundo tema como Niño de color, La canoe ranchá, Maximina, Chocoanita, Mi cafetal, Tío Guachupecito y Yo me llamo cumbia.

“El Valle del Cauca, el Pacífico and todo el país está de luto: se nos fue nuestra 'Negra Grande de Colombia', se nos fue Leonor González Mina, escribió en su cuenta de X la gobernadora del Valle del Cauca, Dilian Francisca Toro, queen recalcó que queen recalcó que queen “Leonor no solo que led” nuestras tradiciones al mundo, sino también un symbolo de lucha, orgullo y amor por nuestra cultura”.

One of the iconic voices of Colombian folklore

González Mina was born in 1934 in Robles, Valle del Cauca department. From his early years, he demonstrated his ability to sing and dance, making him one of the iconic voices of Colombian folklore.

Debut before the audience in ParisAt the Teatro Olympia, while integrating with the Ballet Folklorico de Delia and Manuel Zapata Olivella, which he joined after running away from home to pursue his dreams.

A lolargo de su vida artistic was accepted various decorations. For 2024, the important importance of the Medalla de Oro and las Artes is the management of the Centro John F. Kennedy.

In 1978, he received the Andres Bello Order from the Venezuelan government and the Simon Bolivar Order from the Colombian government in 1980.