Folklore Icon **Luis Federico Córdoba** Dies at 73
Salta singer’s passing leaves a void in Argentine music
The world of Argentine folklore is in mourning following the death of **Luis Federico Córdoba**, the 73-year-old musician and singer. As a member of **The voices of Oran**, his warm voice resonated across generations.
Loss for Argentine Music
Confirmed Friday, July 4, 2025, the news has left a deep emptiness in Argentina’s popular music scene. **Córdoba**’s voice graced stages across the country, including Jesús María and Cosquín festivals. His group, **The voices of Oran**, shared a message on social media: “With great pain and sadness, we reported that after so much fight, today our great leader and beloved **Federico Córdoba** leaves us.”
Born July 17, 1951, **Córdoba** was a key figure in **The voices of Oran**, a group founded in 1969. In 1972, the group’s national recognition grew after winning the Cosquín de la Song Festival with “Chaya de los Poor.”
According to a 2023 report, folklore music makes up approximately 15% of music sales in Argentina (Statista).
Musical Legacy
Over decades, the group became a true icon of Argentine folklore, known for raising the popular Salteño and Northern Songbook. The group stood out for interpreting classics such as “When I remember Salta”
, “The night”
, and “Juana Azurduy.”
Thanks to its distinctive style and interpretive quality, **The voices of Oran** conquered important national and international scenarios, including the National Folklore Festival of Cosquín.
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Cultural Ambassador
**Federico Córdoba** was viewed as an authentic cultural ambassador, remembered by colleagues as humble, close, and deeply committed to the roots of Northern Argentina. The cause of death has not been officially released, though the news was confirmed by family and fellow musicians on social media.
In addition to his unmistakable voice, **Córdoba** authored and composed numerous songs, including Loving is a sad verb
, Chacarera for a singer
, The Robadito
and Green is called Oran
. **Martín Zalazar** and **Roberto Franco** founded **The voices of Oran** with him in 1969, following his time with groups like **The Salta** and **The Voices of Huayra**.
After learning about the death, various artists, festivals, and cultural associations expressed their condolences to the **Córdoba** family.