Kavinsky, French DJ and composer of ‘Nightcall’ on ‘Drive’ soundtrack, dies at 50
French electro-pop musician Kavinsky, known for his track 'Nightcall' featured in the film 'Drive', has died at age 50. Authorities have opened an investigation into the cause of death, though it is not currently considered suspicious.
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Kavinsky was a significant figure in modern electronic music and French culture, having recently performed at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
PARIS — Kavinsky, the French electro-pop composer whose haunting track “Nightcall” set the musical tone for the movie “Drive” starring Ryan Gosling, has died. He was 50. Culture Minister Catherine Pégard described the performer, who appeared at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics in 2024, as one of France’s “most singular voices.” “Both danceable and nostalgic, his music will continue to resonate across generations and borders,” the minister said in a post on X.…
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