An accomplished musician "with an infectious energy,” his accolades are spread among the genres of country, Americana and Latin music.

The Mavericks’ lead singer and co-founder Raul Malo died Tuesday, the band announced. Malo had been fighting stage 4 colon cancer, having announced his diagnosis last year. In September, he said he was also battling leptomeningeal disease,

“Though his earthly body may have passed, Raul’s spirit will live on forever in heaven, and here on earth through the music, joy, and light he brought forth,” the statement added. “His contributions to American and Latin music will be everlasting, as his songs and voice touched fans and fellow artists around the world.”

Genre-blending visionary Raul Malo, frontman of band The Mavericks whose velvety baritone and versatile songwriting defined the '90s, died at 60.