Bola de Nieve
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Bola de Nieve, born Ignacio Jacinto Villa Fernández, was a Cuban singer-pianist and songwriter. His name originates from his round, black face.
Bola de Nieve, 1940s
Son cubano
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Son cubano, or simply son, is a genre of music and dance that originated in the highlands of eastern Cuba during the late 19th century. It is a syncretic genre that blends elements of Spanish and Afri
Bola de Nieve
…Villa Fernández 11 September 1911 Guanabacoa, La Habana, Cuba Died 2 October 1971 (aged 60) Ciudad de México, Mexico Genres Canción, bolero, habanera, son cubano Occupations Singer, musician, composer Instrument Piano Labels Orfeón, Discmedi, RCA Victor Mexicana, Montilla, Sonotone, Kubaney, Modiner, Areito…
A marímbula, the "bass" instrument used by changüí ensembles. Some groups used the more rudimentary jug known as botija or botijuela.
Sexteto Habanero 1920.
Sexteto Habanero 1925.
Sexteto Boloña 1926.