Oscar D'León
Venezuelan salsa musician · Venezuela · On the map · Musicians · Born 1943 · age 83
Óscar Emilio León Simosa, known as Oscar D'León, and affectionately called The Pharaoh of Salsa, The Lion of Salsa, and the World's Sonero, is a Venezuelan musician and bassist best known for his salsa music. He is the author of "Llorarás", which he recorded in 1974 with his group, Dimensión Latina.
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Country
Venezuela
Category
Musicians
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Singer / Musician
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Born 1943 · age 83
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The same award as Oscar
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