1943 - 2026
Rubén Rada Uruguayan Musician, Musician
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Passed away on 26th August, 2026 aged 83.
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Details
| First Name |
Rubén
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| Last Name |
Rada
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| Birthday |
17th June, 1943
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| Birthplace |
Montevideo, Uruguay
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| Died |
26th August, 2026
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| Place of Death |
Montevideo, Uruguay
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Nationality |
Uruguayan
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| Occupation Text |
Bandleader, composer, arranger, singer, actor
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| Occupation |
Musician, Musician
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Jazz, Rock, Candombe, Latin Jazz, world fusion
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| Year(s) Active |
1955-present, 1955–present, 1955–2026
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| Instrument (text) |
Voice, tamboriles, Congas, percussion, Vocals
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| Associated Acts |
Hugo Fattoruso, Eduardo Mateo, Urbano Moraes, Tótem, Airto Moreira, Fito Páez
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| Official Websites |
http://www.negrorada.com
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Omar Ruben Rada Silva (16 July 1943 – 26 August 2026) also known as Ruben Rada or El Negro Rada,was a Uruguayan musician, composer, percussionist, singer, actor, and television host. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Uruguayan and Latin American popular music, he was known for his unique and varied style, blending Afro-Uruguayan traditions—particularly candombe—with rock, soul, jazz, and funk, samba and bossa nova, among other genres.
