Jorge Oñate
Colombian vallenato singer (1949–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jorge Antonio Oñate González (31 March 1949 – 28 February 2021)[1] was a Colombian singer and composer, one of the most renowned of the vallenato musical genre. As of 2004 and since the beginning of his career in 1968 he had achieved 25 gold discs, 7 platinum discs and 6 double platinum for his sales, among other numerous musical accomplishments.[2] He had also successfully entered politics as councilor of his hometown, while deputising for Alfredo Cuello Dávila, representing the department of Cesar.[3]
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Oñate and the second or maternal family name is González.
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Birth name | Jorge Antonio Oñate González |
Also known as | El Buitre de America El Ruiseñor del Cesar |
Born | (1949-03-31)March 31, 1949 Los Robles La Paz, Colombia |
Origin | Los Robles La Paz, Cesar, Colombia |
Died | February 28, 2021(2021-02-28) (aged 71) Medellín, Colombia |
Genres | Vallenato, Latin |
Occupation(s) | singer |
Instrument(s) | Singing |
Years active | 1968–2021 |
Labels | Sony Music |
Website | www.jorgeonate.com |
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