The assistants of the Our Earth Awards 2024 They were waiting for the most iconic moment of the night, the tribute to Diomedes Díaz Maestre. Even though he is no longer on this earthly plane, his musical productions continue to keep him alive.
For this reason, tonight, May 8, they awarded him the prize Legend of Our Earth 2024 for his career and for his tireless dedication to elevating the genre of vallenato music at extraordinary levels.
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It is important to highlight that Diomedes Diazalso recognized as The Chief of La Juntastands as one of the greatest representatives of vallenato, which is why his legacy was awarded for its invaluable contribution to Colombian music.
Video of Tribute to Diomedes Díaz
When was Diomedes Díaz Maestre born and died?
He was born in San Juan del Cesar, La Guajira, a May 26, 1957 and died in Valledupar, Cesar, the December 22, 2013 at age 56.
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Details of the life of Diomedes Díaz
It is relevant mention that in 2010obtained a Latin Grammy for his album “Ready for the Photo”” in the Cumbia-Vallenato category. In addition, another interesting fact is that he was known as El Cacique de la Junta due to his place of origin, nickname given by Rafael Orozco.
How many children did Diomedes Díaz have?
- Marena Rocío Díaz Sarmiento
- Rosa Elvira Díaz Mejía
- Rafael Santos Diaz
- Diomedes de Jesús Díaz Acosta
- Luis Ángel Díaz Acosta
- Martín Elías Díaz Acosta
- Kelly Elvira Diaz Franco
- Elder Dayán Díaz
- Rafael de Jesús Díaz Guerra
- Diomedes Dionisio Díaz Aroca
- Miguel Ángel Díaz Rincón
- Rafael María Díaz Ramírez
- José Miguel Díaz Ramírez
- Mayra Alejandra Díaz Niño
- Betsy Liliana Díaz González
- Luis Mariano Díaz González
- Moisés Díaz González
- Fredy José “El cadete” Díaz Martínez
- Carmen Consuelo Díaz Martínez
- Katiuska Díaz Martínez
