Nestor Mesta Chayres
Néstor Mesta Cháyres | |
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| Also known as | Nestor Chaires |
| Born | Néstor Mesta Cháyres February 26, 1908 Ciudad Lerdo, Mexico |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Died | June 29, 1971 (aged 63) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Genres | Opera, Bolero, Vocal music |
| Occupation | Lyric tenor |
| Instrument | Voice |
| Years active | 1929–1970 |
| Labels | RCA Victor, Decca Records |
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| You may hear Nestor Mesta Chayres with John Serry Sr and the Alfredo Antonini Orchestra playing the bolero "La Morena de mi Copla" in 1946 Here on DAHR |
Néstor Mesta Cháyres (aka Nestor Chaires, Ciudad Lerdo, February 26, 1908 – Mexico City, June 29, 1971) was an acclaimed tenor in Mexico and a noted interpreter of Spanish songs, boleros and Mexican romantic music on the international concert stage. He was widely commended for his artistic renditions of the works of Agustín Lara and María Grever and was nicknamed "El Gitano de México".