Roxana Amed: key obituary facts
Is Roxana Amed dead? Yes. Roxana Amed died on October 25, 2026, at age 63.
Cause of death: Roxana Amed's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Roxana Amed known for?
She was an Argentine jazz singer.
More about Roxana Amed
Born: 5 October 1963.
Place of birth: Buenos Aires.
Gender: female.
Occupation: jazz singer.
Nationality: Argentina.
Employer: University of Miami.
Roxana Amed, an Argentine jazz singer, died October 25, 2026, aged 63.
Born in Buenos Aires, she also worked as a composer, producer and educator, and was an educator at the University of Miami. Her music brought traditional Argentine repertoire into jazz, combining elements of South American folklore and rock with post-bop.
She drew on the work of Argentine poets and composers, while presenting her country’s musical heritage to international audiences. Amed was a prominent figure in Argentine popular music and was regarded by colleagues, critics and listeners as one of South America’s notable voices. As an exclusive artist with Sony Music Latin, she issued 12 productions, comprising 11 albums and a DVD. Her releases received praise from specialist critics and the public. She became the first Argentine singer and producer to win the Gardel Award for Best Jazz Album. She received seven further Gardel Award nominations, as well as three Latin Grammy nominations for Best Jazz/Latin Jazz Album and Best Arrangement. Her work spanned performance, recording and production, while her educational work formed another part of her career.