VOICED : Murió el ícono del bolero Armando Manzanero por covid-19

VOICED : Murió el ícono del bolero Armando Manzanero por covid-19

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Arts, Performing Arts, History

9th - 10th Grade

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Armando Manzanero, a renowned Mexican composer, passed away at 86 due to a cardiac arrest after being hospitalized for COVID-19. Despite reports of his improving health, his death was unexpected. Manzanero was a pivotal figure in contemporary Mexican music, known for classics like 'Somos novios' and 'Contigo aprendí'. In 2014, he became the first Mexican to receive an honorary Grammy. Recently, he performed a virtual concert and was honored with a museum in Yucatán.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the cause of Armando Manzanero's death?

Heart attack

COVID-19

Accident

Cancer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which genre of music is Armando Manzanero most associated with?

Rock

Bolero

Classical

Jazz

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following artists did NOT perform Manzanero's compositions?

Armando Manzanero himself

Shakira

Alejandro Fernández

Luis Miguel

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Armando Manzanero receive a Grammy honor?

2020

2010

2014

2018

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event did Manzanero attend in his home state before contracting COVID-19?

A movie premiere

A family reunion

A government tribute

A music festival