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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.

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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

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