Spanish singer-songwriter, politician and author Jose Antonio Labordeta, a lifelong defender of democracy and of his native region of Aragon, died on Sunday from cancer. He was 75.
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Labordeta's musical career began with the release in 1974 of "Cantar y callar", an album that showcased his pro-democracy convictions during the final months of the military dictatorship of Francisco Franco. His musical style combined traditional Aragonese tunes with modern Spanish folk melodies, and gained popularity throughout the country.
"He was a great Spaniard and a great patriot", King Juan Carlos said.

Spanish singer-songwriter, politician and author Jose Antonio Labordeta, a lifelong defender of democracy and of his native region of Aragon, died on Sunday from cancer. He was 75.
[...]
Labordeta's musical career began with the release in 1974 of "Cantar y callar", an album that showcased his pro-democracy convictions during the final months of the military dictatorship of Francisco Franco. His musical style combined traditional Aragonese tunes with modern Spanish folk melodies, and gained popularity throughout the country.
"He was a great Spaniard and a great patriot", King Juan Carlos said.