Tibetan Singer Lobsang Dies at 39 After Long Illness

Popular Tibetan singer Lobsang, known for his patriotic and politically sensitive music, has died at 39 from liver disease in Chengdu, Sichuan province, according to sources cited by RFA. Lobsang, who released eight albums, was frequently detained and interrogated by Chinese authorities due to the political content of his lyrics. Officials restricted his travel to Lhasa and other areas. Despite not facing long-term imprisonment, he was often summoned for questioning. Tibetan netizens are mourning his loss, remembering him for his contributions to Tibetan music and identity.