Mexico City /
Amparo Figuera Juárez, vocalist of the Jilguerillas, to die at the age of 84, the official website of the Mexican regional duo reported. We tell you what we know about this singer who with her sister revolutionized music in Michoacan and in several Mexican organizations.
The news of the death of Amparo Figuera Juárez was announced through the official account of the Jilguerillas. Without giving details about the causes of his death the death was reported.
“Friends all, with great sadness we inform you that our beloved Amparo Figuera Juárez, is dead”, They wrote on the grouping page.
They also stressed that his musical legacy will continue to be present:
“Now his musical legacy will remain forever, rest in peace. Rest in peace Amparo, with Imelda. Mexican regional music and all its admirers are in mourning.”, They have added to the Facebook page.
Who was Amparo Figuera Juárez? Trajectory with ‘Les Jilguerillas’
Amparo Figuera Juárez was a singer originally from Michoacán. Next to its sister – who already died formed the grouping the Jilguerillas in the municipality of the Gorge of Ramirez, place in which they grew.
Imelda and Amparo also participated in the cinema with successful films like Damn Misery, May the Mariachi and The King not kiss me.
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Death of Imelda i the Jilguerillas
A drastic change of the grouping arrived with the death of Imelda Juárez Fig tree in 2004.
However, Amparo continued to sing. Later his friend Mercedes Castro was integrated, who until today continued giving life to Les Jilguerillas.
Three years ago Amparo Figuera Juárez received recognition for his career. It was the government of the state of Michoacán who awarded him the State Award for Arts Eréndira 2017.
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