Lágrima Ríos
African-Uruguayan singer · Uruguay · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1924 to 2006 · aged 82
Lágrima Ríos was the stage name of Lida Melba Benavídez Tabárez, a prominent candombe and tango singer of Afro-Uruguayan descent. Her voice was powerful and she is also known as the "Black Pearl of the Tango" and the "Lady of Candombe".
Lágrima Ríos is read about 6 times a day, in 6 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 21 August 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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About this person
Her rendition of Vieja viola was listed in the book 1001 Songs you must hear before you die.
Country
Uruguay
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2006 · aged 82
