# Deaths of Venezuelan musicians Freddy García and Omar Rojas

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/deaths-of-venezuelan-musicians-freddy-garca-and-omar-rojas
> Updated: 2026-11-08T10:31:39.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Venezuelan music community is mourning the loss of two prominent figures in the guaracha and tropical genres. 

Freddy García, a founder of the Micro Combo Dabajuro, died in the early hours of November 5 in Dabajuro, Falcón state. García helped establish the group in 1975, contributing to over five decades of musical influence with hits such as “Juego de Azar” and “María La O”.

Omar Rojas, a singer, composer, and cultural promoter, passed away on November 7 in Cabimas, Zulia state, due to reported cardiac complications. Rojas had a career spanning more than 40 years, including work with the group Nueva Era and his own ensemble, Omar Rojas y su Fiesta Brava. In addition to his musical career, he served as the Director of Culture for the Lagunillas Municipality.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-08: Singer and composer Omar Rojas dies in Venezuela

Venezuelan singer and composer Omar Rojas has died following a heart attack, leaving a 40-year musical legacy in the Zulia region.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/singer-and-composer-omar-rojas-dies-in-venezuela

### 2026-11-05: Venezuelan musicians Freddy García and Omar Rojas pass away

Venezuelan musicians Freddy García, founder of Micro Combo Dabajuro, and Omar Rojas, a prominent Zulia singer and cultural director, have passed away.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuelan-musicians-freddy-garca-and-omar-rojas-pass-away

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