NEGURA BUNGET drummer GABRIEL 'NEGRU' MAFA dead at 42

22 March 2017

NEGURA BUNGET drummer Gabriel “Negru” Mafa has died at the age of 42.

Vocalist, guitarist Tibor Kati has released the following statement:

“With great grief in our souls, we inform you that our friend and colleague, Gabriel ‘Negru’ Mafa, passed today, March 21st, 2017, aged 42.

“We deeply regret the death of the man who founded and maintained Negura Bunget, and who dedicated his life to the sacred side of our culture, bringing it to life through music and transmitting it to various generations from all over the world.

“We hope that his legacy will continue to enchant and console those whom he left behind. With regret and sadness, we offer our condolences to his family and to those who knew and cherished him in this life.”

NEGURA BUNGET’s most recent album, ZI, was released on September 30th, 2016. The band was planning 20th anniversary shows throughout the year in North America and Mexico.

Source: bravewords.com

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