Raul Malo

Raul Malo
Malo performing in 2011
Background information
Born
Raul Francisco Martínez-Malo Jr.

(1965-08-07)August 7, 1965
Miami, Florida, U.S.
DiedDecember 8, 2025(2025-12-08) (aged 60)
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1989–2025
LabelNew Door
Formerly ofThe Mavericks

Raul Francisco Martínez-Malo Jr. (August 7, 1965 – December 8, 2025) was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer. He was both the lead singer and songwriter of country music band the Mavericks, co-writing many of their singles, as well as Rick Trevino's 2003 single "In My Dreams". After the disbanding of the Mavericks in the early 2000s, Malo pursued a solo career. He also participated from 2001 in the Los Super Seven supergroup. The Mavericks re-formed in 2012 and continued to tour extensively. In 2015, they won the Americana music award for duo/group of the year.