How to Pronounce Humberto Rodríguez Silva
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Aug 14, 1908 Guantánamo, Guantánamo Province, Cuba Died on 03 Apr 1952 (aged 43)
Cuban songwriter
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About Humberto Rodríguez Silva
- Humberto Rodríguez Silva (August 14, 1908 – April 3, 1952) was a Cuban songwriter and judge.
- He composed many popular afros and guarachas such as "La negra Cacha", "Se me rompió el bongó" and "A caridad le da santo", as well as boleros such as "Pecador".
- He also wrote numerous soundtracks for Cuban and American films, such as When Women Rule.Born in Guantánamo, Rodríguez Silva studied law at the University of Havana and later worked as a judge in the town of Yateras, near Guantánamo.
- At the same time, he decided to pursue a career as a songwriter, and became famous for his guarachas.
- In 1943, a special concert devoted to his music was held in Havana, where his songs were performed by Zoraida Marrero & Alicia Llorente, Trío Cancioneras del Caribe, Panchita Trigo, Delia Casanova and Sara Santana, and presented by musicologist José Luis Vidaurreta.
