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The composer of “La Pollera Colora” passed away
Posted On 08 Dec 2011
Wilson Choperena, the Colombian composer who created the famous song “La Pollera Colora” died Tuesday at the Juan N. Corpas clinic in Bogota.
The author of over 70 songs was hospitalized for a month before his death.
The musician, who suffered from Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, died at age 87 because of lung complications.
(MS)