Miguelito Valdés

Miguelito Valdés
Valdés in 1945
Background information
Also known asMr. Babalú
Born
Miguel Ángel Eugenio Lázaro Zacarías Izquierdo Valdés Hernández

(1912-09-06)September 6, 1912
Havana, Cuba
DiedNovember 9, 1978(1978-11-09) (aged 66)
Bogotá, Colombia
GenresSon cubano, guaracha, bolero
OccupationSinger
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, percussion
Years active1920s–1978
LabelRCA Victor
Formerly ofOrquesta Casino de la Playa, Orquesta Riverside

Miguelito Valdés (September 6, 1912 – November 9, 1978), also known as Mr. Babalú, was a renowned Cuban singer. His performances were characterized by a strong voice and a particular sense of cubanismo.

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