La conductora dedicó un emotivo segmento al fallecido músico uruguayo, con quien compartió una amistad especial. Durante su programa del fin de semana, Mirtha Legrand contó que Rada le había compuesto una canción para su ciclo radial y recordó su calidez y talento. El artista, que murió el 26 de agosto, dejó un legado imborrable.
La conductora Mirtha Legrand dedicó un emotivo homenaje a Rubén Rada en su programa del sábado 29 de agosto, calificándolo como un artista 'talentosísimo' y revelando que el músico le había compuesto una canción especial para su programa de radio. El reconocimiento se suma a la ola de despedidas que conmovió a Uruguay y Argentina tras la muerte del ícono del candombe.
With a massive wake at the Legislative Palace, a funeral procession accompanied by drums and chants, and tributes from Uruguay's two biggest football clubs, Uruguay said goodbye this Friday to Rubén Rada, who passed away on Wednesday at age 83. The departure of the 'Negro' left deep sorrow in the Río de la Plata culture.
On Thursday, August 27, Montevideo's Legislative Palace opened its doors to honor Rubén Rada, who passed away at 83. Amid tears, music, and applause, colleagues, politicians, and fans gave a final farewell to the candombe icon in a day that will remain in collective memory.
On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Rubén Rada, one of the most influential musicians of the Río de la Plata music scene, passed away at the age of 83. His death triggered a wave of tributes on both sides of the River Plate. Ricardo Mollo, Natalia Oreiro, La Mona Jiménez, and Daniela Mercury were among the artists who said goodbye. The wake is being held this Thursday at the Legislative Palace.
The music world is mourning the loss of Rubén Rada, the iconic Uruguayan singer, percussionist, and composer, who passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the age of 83. His family confirmed the news on social media, revealing he had been battling bilateral pneumonia. Rada was a pioneer of candombe beat and a cultural symbol of the Río de la Plata region.
The music world is in mourning. Ruben 'Negro' Rada, the iconic Uruguayan musician who fused the Afro-Uruguayan rhythms of candombe with rock, jazz, and funk, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in Montevideo at the age of 83. His family confirmed the news on social media, revealing he had been battling pneumonia. The Uruguayan government has declared a period of national mourning.
On August 26, 2026, Argentine congressman Fernando A. Iglesias ignited a social media firestorm with a tweet that blended Candombe rhythms with football chants. The message, referencing Uruguayan musician Rubén Rada, drew both criticism and defense, highlighting the ongoing cultural and political tensions in Argentina.
Uruguayan musician Rubén Rada passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in Montevideo after a month-long battle with bilateral pneumonia. His family confirmed the news on social media. A global ambassador of candombe and a pioneer of fusion, Rada leaves an indelible mark on the music of the Río de la Plata region.
