Pedro Ortiz Dávila
Puerto Rican activist and singer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pedro Ortiz Dávila (May 21, 1912 – July 8, 1986), better known as Davilita, was a popular Puerto Rican singer of boleros and patriotic songs. He was the first artist to record the Rafael Hernández standard "Lamento Borincano".
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ortiz and the second or maternal family name is Dávila.
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Pedro Ortiz Dávila | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | Davilita |
Born | May 21, 1912 Bayamón, Puerto Rico |
Died | July 8, 1986 Bayamón, Puerto Rico |
Genres | Bolero, Puerto Rican patriotic songsGuaracha |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument | Vocals |
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