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Germano Meneghel

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Germano Meneghel
Born1961 (1961)
Died(2011-06-13)June 13, 2011 (aged 49)
Salvador, Brazil
Formerly ofOlodum

Germano Meneghel (1961 – June 13, 2011) was a Brazilian musician and singer-songwriter. Meneghel was a lead vocalist of Olodum, an internationally-known cultural and musical group based in Salvador, Brazil.[1]

Meneghel was responsible for writing some of Olodum's most well known songs, including "Avisa Lá" and "Alegria Geral".[1]

Meneghel suffered from health problems, including hypertension and had complained of chest pains shortly before his death in 2011.[1] Meneghel died at his home in the Pero Vaz neighborhood of Salvador, Brazil, on June 13, 2011, at the age of 49.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "La misteriosa muerte del vocalista de Olodum". Télam. Teleshow. June 13, 2011. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved July 9, 2011.