Caridad Hierrezuelo
Caridad Hierrezuelo (10 August 1924 [1] in El Caney – 6 February 2009 in Havana) was a Cuban popular singer. She was the sister of Lorenzo Hierrezuelo and Rey Caney, two famous trova musicians. Her career began in 1947 as a member of the Trio Baraguá, and later the Conjunto Beltrán, until 1950, when she decided to sing as a soloist. She was primarily a singer of the guaracha style, that is, a guarachera.
Caridad Hierrezuelo | |
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| Born | 10 August 1924 |
| Died | February 6, 2009 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | Cuban |
| Occupation | singer |
Caridad toured Peru with Los Van Van, Madrid (at the Sala Clamores). She later moved to Germany, and appeared at Expo 2000 in Hanover.[2]
References
- Orovio, Helio (2004). Cuban Music from A to Z. Duke University Press. pp. 111. ISBN 9780822385219.
- Giro, Radamés 2007. Diccionario enciclopédico de la música en Cuba. La Habana. vol 2, p248
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