Dominican Republic bids farewell to singer Alex Bueno, 'El gorrión de la sierra'

The Dominican Republic bid farewell to singer Alex Bueno, affectionately known as 'El gorrión de la sierra' (The Sparrow of the Mountains), at a ceremony held at the National Theater in Santo Domingo. Bueno passed away on June 18 in New York after complications arose from cancer treatment.

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The most beautiful voice of our music is gone.

Bueno, who was 62, was remembered by family, fellow artists, communicators, and fans for his exceptional talent and versatility. He was lauded for his skillful performances across various genres, including merengue, bachata, ballad, and salsa. His career began in the early 1980s with Fernando Villalona's orchestra before he joined Los Hijos del Rey and later launched his independent project.

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He passed away, but his melody will remain for many years among Dominicans.

Artists like Fernando Villalona and Rafa Rosario shared their grief, emphasizing Bueno's lasting impact on Dominican music. "The most beautiful voice of our music is gone," said Villalona. Rosario added that while Bueno has passed, "his melody will remain for many years." Admirers like Daniel Márquez Hernández praised Bueno not only for his "interpretive quality" but also for his "exceptional human quality." The family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support, noting the "profound mark" Bueno left on the country he "loved so much."

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He transcended in everything.