# Death of vallenato musician Náfer Durán Díaz

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-vallenato-musician-nfer-durn-daz
> Updated: 2026-10-01T16:45:26.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Náfer Durán Díaz, a prominent Colombian accordionist, composer, and the 1976 Rey Vallenato, passed away at the age of 93 in a Valledupar clinic following cardiovascular complications.

As a central figure in traditional vallenato music and a member of a significant musical dynasty, Durán was known for his mastery of the accordion. His career included serving as the first accordionist for Diomedes Díaz and being declared ‘fuera de concurso’ (out of competition) in 1983 by a jury that included Gabriel García Márquez.

Following his death, funeral services were held in his hometown of El Paso, Cesar. During the memorial, local officials and artists, including El Paso Mayor Jesús Ortiz and singer Poncho Zuleta, called upon the Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata to grant the musician a posthumous tribute to recognize his lifelong contributions to the genre.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Náfer Durán Díaz, 1976 Vallenato King, passes away at 93

The municipality of El Paso, Colombia, honored the life of vallenato musician and 1976 Vallenato King Náfer Durán Díaz following his death at age 93.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nfer-durn-daz-1976-vallenato-king-passes-away-at-93

### 2026-09-29: Náfer Durán, 1976 Rey Vallenato, dies at 93

Renowned Colombian vallenato accordionist and 1976 Rey Vallenato Náfer Durán has died at age 93, leaving a significant musical legacy as a composer and collaborator with Diomedes Díaz.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nfer-durn-legendary-vallenato-king-dies-at-93

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