Leonor González Mina
Leonor González Mina | |
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Mina in 2016 | |
| Born | June 16, 1934 Jamundí, Valle del Cauca, Colombia |
| Died | November 27, 2024 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Other names | "La Negra grande de Colombia". |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, singer |
| Spouse | Esteban Cabezas Rher |
Leonor González Mina (June 16, 1934 – November 27, 2024) was an Afro-Colombian musician and actress, known as "la Negra Grande de Colombia" ("The Great Black Woman of Colombia"). She is known for her work in several genres of Colombian music, including bolero, pasillo, bambuco, and especially cumbia. She is known for songs such as "Mi Buenaventura", "Navidad Negra", and "Yo Me Llamo Cumbia".