Genre-blending visionary Raul Malo, frontman of band The Mavericks whose velvety baritone and versatile songwriting defined ...

The son of Cuban immigrants, Malo and his band blended country, rock and roll, folk, jump blues, Latin music and Cajun ...

“Though his earthly body may have passed, Raul’s spirit will live on forever in heaven, and here on earth through the music, ...

Malo’s death comes just days after he was honored by his group and a long list of country music stars with a two-night show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Dec. 5-6. Malo had planned to be in ...