Oscar D'León

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is León and the second or maternal family name is Simosa.
Oscar D'León
D'León in 2009
Background information
Born
Óscar Emilio León Simosa

(1943-07-11) July 11, 1943
Caracas, Venezuela
GenresSalsa
OccupationMusician
InstrumentBass
LabelTop Hits

Óscar Emilio León Simosa (born July 11, 1943), known as Oscar D'León, and affectionately called The Pharaoh of Salsa, The Lion of Salsa, and the World's Sonero, is a Venezuelan musician and bassist best known for his salsa music. He is the author of "Llorarás", which he recorded in 1974 with his group, Dimensión Latina. He is also an ambassador for Operation Smile.

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