Roxana Amed, Argentine jazz singer and composer, dies at 63

Argentine jazz singer, composer, and producer Roxana Amed passed away on Sunday, October 25, at the age of 63. Sony Music Argentina confirmed the news, praising her unique musical vision and sensitivity, though official causes of death have not been released. Amed had reportedly been battling an illness.

Born in Buenos Aires and raised in Ramos Mejía, Amed built an international career that fused jazz with Argentine folklore, rock, and poetry. She relocated to Miami in 2013, where she earned a master's degree in vocal jazz from Florida International University and taught at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music.

Her musical achievements include winning a Gardel Award and receiving three Latin Grammy nominations. She collaborated with prominent artists such as Pedro Aznar, Sandra Mihanovich, and Diego Torres, and released several notable albums, including 'Limbo' and 'Becoming Human'.