Kavinsky, French D.J. and Electronic Musician, Dies at 50
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- French electronic musician and DJ Kavinsky, known for his 2010 hit "Nightcall," was found dead at his Paris home at age 50.
- Authorities found him unresponsive on Tuesday evening, with no suspicious evidence reported at the scene, and the cause of death remains under investigation.
- Kavinsky, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, gained fame through "Nightcall," a collaboration with Daft Punk co-founder Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo.
- The song "Nightcall" was featured in the 2011 film "Drive" and has been widely covered and sampled by artists such as London Grammar, Childish Gambino, and Phoenix.
