Cascarita

Cascarita
Background information
Born
Orlando Guerra

(1920-09-14)September 14, 1920
Camagüey, Cuba
DiedMarch 20, 1973(1973-03-20) (aged 52)
Mexico City, Mexico
Genresson montuno, guaracha, mambo, guaguancó
OccupationSinger
Years active1942–1973
LabelsRCA Victor, Orfeón Records
Formerly ofHermanos Palau, Julio Cueva, Orquesta Casino de la Playa, Orestes Santos, Memo Salamanca

Orlando Guerra (gayr'-rah; September 14, 1920 – March 20, 1973), better known as Cascarita, was a popular Cuban singer who specialized in guaracha and son montuno. He became one of Cuba's most famous vocalists as a member of Julio Cueva's big band and Orquesta Casino de la Playa in the 1940s.

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