Cristina Monet-Zilkha (1959–2020), “Things Fall Apart” singer

Calling herself0aCristina, shewas a new wave pop singer who was part of the 1980s New York City underground scene known for the dance pop song cdThings Fall Apart.e

• Died: Wednesday, April 1, 2020. (Who else died on April 1?)
• Details of Death: Died at the age of 61, believed from complications of COVID-19.
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Music success

Cristina was persuaded by her soon-to-be husband Michael Zilkha tosing on a single for his record label ZE Records.Released in 1978 and produced by John Cale, the song was a cult hit on the New York City underground scene.In 1981, she released the alternative undergroundChristmas song cdThings Fall Apart.e Her last proper release was the 1984 album cdSleep it Offe whichfeaturednew wavepop instead of the discosoundon her past work.Produced by Don Was, the album was critically acclaimed.

What they said about her

cdHUGE inspiration too weird for the pop world and too pop for the weird worlde. - Singer Zola Jesus

cdWe have lost a(nother) light in the universe, a music inspiration - and friend,CristinaMonetZilkha. Sending love to your family, friends - and yes, even all those disco clones.ed - DJ Bijou Clochard

Full Obituary: The Guardian