The American singer died of pancreatic cancer, with a career renowned for awards and lasting artistic influence
The world of music has lost one of its greats: singer and songwriter D’Angelo died at the age of twenty 51 years old this Tuesday (14th). The information comes from Variety magazine.
The cause of death was pancreatic cancera diagnosis that had not been made public before his death. The news has shocked fans and artists who recognize the profound impact he has had on the music scene. soul and the R&B contemporary.
D’Angeloborn Michele Eugenio Archerhe was one of the main responsible for the revitalization of the genre neo-soul us 90s AND 2000. With a sound that mixes influences funk, gospel, jazz AND hip hophe achieved international recognition and became a point of reference for a generation of musicians. His soft and emotional vocal style, combined with sophisticated arrangements, marked an era and influenced artists such as Alicia Keys, John Legend AND Frank Ocean.
D’Angelo has won major awards throughout his career
The singer has accumulated four awards Grandmother throughout his career. Among the highlights are the trophies of Best R&B Album with Voodoo (2001) e Black Messiah (2016), in addition to the categories of Best R&B Song Put Truly love AND Best R&B Vocal Performance with Untitled (How It Feels)the latter considered by many to be his masterpiece. The song became a symbol of sensuality and artistic expression, with a music video that remains iconic to this day.
Despite his influence, D’Angelo has maintained a discreet position over the years, avoiding the spotlight and favoring artistic quality over media exposure. His albums were released at long intervals, but always received critical and public acclaim. Black Messiahfor example, it was released later 14 years old of silence and addressed political and social issues with depth and sensitivity.
The death of D’Angelo represents an irreparable loss to black American music. His work has not only revived classic soul elements, but also reinvented them for the 21st century, creating bridges between tradition and innovation.
He was also known for his perfectionism in the studio, his skill as a multi-instrumentalist, and his dedication to authenticity.
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Source: Terra
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