{
  "id": 5985656,
  "title": "Remembering Gilda, the cumbia star who became a ‘saint’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/remembering-gilda-the-cumbia-star-who-became-a-saint",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T13:17:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Buenos Aires Herald",
    "slug": "buenos-aires-herald",
    "url": "https://buenosairesherald.com/culture-ideas/remembering-gilda-the-cumbia-star-who-became-a-saint"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gilda, the renowned Argentine cumbia singer, rose to stardom during the 1990s as a groundbreaking female artist in a predominantly male industry. Born as Miriam Alejandra Bianchi in 1961, Gilda's passion for music began in her childhood and led her to pursue a career as a kindergarten teacher, alongside her growing interest in music. In the early 1990s, she audited for a lead singer role in a cumbia band, ultimately launching her solo career with her husband, Juan Carlos \"Toti\" Giménez. Gilda's first record, \"De corazón a corazón\" (Heart to heart), debuted in 1992, followed by successful albums like \"La única\" (The only one) in 1993 and \"Pasito a pasito con… Gilda\" (Step by step with… Gilda) in 1994. Her hit single, \"No me arrepiento de este amor\" (I don’t regret this love), became a massive hit and solidified her place as a rising star. Tragically, Gilda's life was cut short in a road accident on September 7, 1996, along with her mother and daughter, leaving behind a legacy that would continue to influence the genre.",
  "summary": "30 years after her death, the singer who spearheaded the music style into mainstream success is revered as a folk religious figure La entrada Remembering Gilda, the cumbia star who became a ‘saint’ se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}