Antonio Machín
Cuban-Spanish musician (1903-1977) · Cuba · On the map · Musicians · Died at 74
Antonio Abad Lugo Machín was a Spanish-Cuban singer and musician. His version of El Manisero, recorded in New York, 1930, with Don Azpiazú's orchestra, was the first million record seller for a Cuban artist.
Antonio Machín is read about 70 times a day, in 13 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 23 June 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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Although this was labelled a rhumba, it was in reality a son pregón, namely, a song based on a street-seller's cry.
Country
Cuba
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1903 to 1977 · aged 74