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Ñico Saquito

Cuban trova songwriter, guitarist and singer (1901-1982) · Cuba · On the map · Musicians · Died at 81

Benito Antonio Fernández Ortiz, better known as Ñico Saquito, was a Cuban trova songwriter, guitarist and singer. He is widely considered the most prolific and successful composer of guarachas, most of which he wrote during his stint as a member of Los Guaracheros de Oriente.

Ñico Saquito is read about 11 times a day, in 11 languages.

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Among his most enduring compositions are "Cuidadito compay gallo", "María Cristina", "Adiós compay gato", "Al vaivén de mi carreta", "Camina como Chencha" and "Amarrao compé".

Country
Cuba
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1982 · aged 81

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