Dogardisc

Dogardisc
Born	Ismael Simancas Cartagena, Colombia
Died	(2026-01-15)15 January 2026 Cartagena, Colombia
Genres	Champeta

Ismael Simancas (died 2026), known by the stage name Dogardisc, was a Colombian champeta singer and songwriter.

Biography

Ismael Simancas was born in Cartagena, in the Colombian department of Bolívar. ^[1] He was an important figure in the Colombian coastal genre of champeta; various sources call him a pioneer of champeta, ^{[2] [3]} and El Tiempo described him as "one of the most recognised voices in the genre". ^{[1] : q}

Dogardisc had a music career lasting more than 30 years, mostly as a singer but also for 5 years as a percussionist. ^[4] His notable songs include "El Viejo Zorro", "El Cachaco Faltón", "La Mona Lisa", and "Desplazado de Amor". ^[4] He died on 15 January 2026 after spending several days in hospital in Cartagena. ^[2]

References

1. María Camila Salas Valencia (16 January 2026), "Muere el cantante Dogardisc, ícono de la champeta en Colombia, tras quebrantos de salud: esto se sabe" [Dogardisc, icon of Colombian champeta music, dies after health problems: here's what we know], El Tiempo (in Spanish), retrieved 18 January 2026
2. "Murió Dogardisc, reconocido cantante de champeta, ¿qué le pasó?" [Dogardisc, renowned champeta singer, has died, what happened?], El Colombiano (in Spanish), 16 January 2026, retrieved 18 January 2026
3. "Luto en la champeta en Cartagena: Murió el cantante Dogardisc" [Mourning in Cartagena's champeta scene: Singer Dogardisc has died], El Universal (in Spanish), 15 January 2026, retrieved 18 January 2026
4. Kisay Machacón Arias (12 February 2022), "El cartagenero Dogardisc estrena video de 'Desplazado de amor'" [Cartagenero Dogardisc releases video for 'Desplazado de amor'], El Universal (in Spanish), retrieved 18 January 2026

External links

• Dogardisc discography at Discogs