About
Columbian singer/songwriter who was known by his stage name Martín Elías and contributed to the rise of new wave vallenato music. He released his debut studio album Una Nueva Historia in 2007.
Before Fame
He began performing with his father Diomedes Diaz at the age of 6.
Trivia
In April 2017 he was involved in a tragic car accident that ultimately claimed his life.
Family Life
He married Dayana Jaimes García in October 2014 and the two welcomed a daughter in 2015.
Associated With
Fellow world music performer Carlos Vives mourned his death on social media.
