Tragic Loss: Aurelio Martínez, Iconic Garifuna Musician, Dies in Plane Crash at 55
2025-03-19
Rolling Stone
The music world mourns the loss of Aurelio Martínez, a renowned Honduran musician and star of Garifuna music, who tragically died in a plane crash near mainland Honduras at the age of 55. Martínez was one of 13 people on board the small passenger plane that crashed after take-off. This devastating incident has sent shockwaves through the music industry, with fans and fellow musicians paying tribute to his legacy and contributions to Garifuna culture and Latin music. His music will live on, inspiring future generations of musicians and music lovers alike, with popular genres like world music and folk music.