Fonseca, Juanes & More Mourn the Death of Colombian Singer Martin Elias

Vallenato singer/songwriter Martín Elías died in car accident on April 14. The Colombian artist was 26 years old.

Vallenato singer/songwriter Martín Elías died in car accident on Friday (April 14). The Colombian artist was 26 years old.

The accident happened during the early hours of the morning while Elías was on his way to Valledupar, a northern city of Colombia. He had performed at a music festival the night before.

Elías was considered a pioneer in the new wave of vallenato music in Colombia, following in the footsteps of his father, the iconic folk singer/songwriter Diomedes Díaz, who died in 2013.

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Colombian superstars likeFonseca,Carlos Vives, Juanes,Maluma,J Balvin andSilvestre Dangond took to social media to mourn the death of their friend and colleague. 

“My soul hurts …. He was talented and a gentleman. Thank you for your music. Have a good trip, brother,” Fonseca tweeted along with a photo of him with Elías and Vives.

Me duele en el alma la muerte de Martin. Un bacan, un talentoso y un caballero.Gracias por tu música.Buen viaje hermano.#LaMúsicaNuncaMuerepic.twitter.com/2iDU8ZSOIT

— Fonseca (@Fonseca)April 14, 2017

In a heartfelt tribute, the “Al filo de tu amor” singer shared photos and videos of him and the late singer performing onstage.  

 

Ay hombe no puede ser lo que dicen las noticias, que viajando a Santa Marta perdió la vida un artista. Ay hombe dolor tan grande y yo mismo no creía, que el cuerpo en la carretera era el gran Martin Elias Ay hombe como me duele un hombre tan sano y bueno que me quiso como pocos y sus hijos y sus sueños Maldito afán de la vida y la suerte traicionera y maldito el que se roba la plata de las carreteras

A post shared by Carlos Vives (@carlosvives) onApr 14, 2017 at 12:35pm PDT

Juanes wrote on Twitter: “Mourning the death of Martín Elías. His family and friends are in my prayers.”  

Lamentando la Muerte de Martín Elias, su familia y amigos en mis oraciones.

— JUANES (@juanes)April 14, 2017

 Urban superstar Maluma posted on Instagram, “His music will make him immortal.” 

 

Su música lo hará inmortal. Te tengo en mis oraciones ———— abrazo grande y lleno de fuerza a toda su familia.

A post shared by MALUMA (@maluma) onApr 14, 2017 at 11:54am PDT

“Thank you for the happy moments you gave us,” J Balvin posted.  

 

GRACIAS POR LA FELICIDAD QUE NOS DISTE !! @martineliasdiaz !!!!! En otro plano nos veremos

A post shared by J Balvin (@jbalvin) onApr 14, 2017 at 11:30am PDT

Vallenato singer/songwriter Dangond adds: “Champ, you left us too early. It’s not fair!! But we will reunite again in the future.” 

 

Muy pero muy temprano te nos fuiste campeón, no se vale !! Pero más adelante nos volveremos a encontrar, diste ejemplo de superación y eso es lo que cuenta! Chao mi querido tintin

A post shared by Silvestre Dangond (@silvestredangond) onApr 14, 2017 at 12:10pm PDT