Félix Reina Cuban Composer
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Details
| Birthday |
21st May, 1921
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| Birthplace |
Trinidad, Cuba
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| Died |
10th February, 1998
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| Place of Death |
Havana, Cuba
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Nationality |
Cuban
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| Occupation Text |
Musician, bandleader, composer
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| Occupation |
Composer
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Danzón, mambo, chachachá, bolero
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| Year(s) Active |
1940s-1998
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| Instrument (text) |
Violin
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| Record Label |
Victor, Panart, EGREM
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| Associated Acts |
Arcaño y sus Maravillas, Orquesta América, José Fajardo, Enrique Jorrín, Estrellas Cubanas
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Félix Rafael Herrera Altuna (May 21, 1921 – February 10, 1998), better known as Félix Reina, was a Cuban violinist, arranger, music director and composer. Since the mid-1940s, he was a member of many popular charangas, including Arcaño y sus Maravillas, Orquesta América and Fajardo y sus Estrellas. In 1959, after Fajardo went into exile, he became the leader of his orchestra, the Estrellas Cubanas, which he directed until his death. A prolific composer, his most performed danzones include "Angoa", "Los jóvenes del silencio" and "El niche". In the 1950s, he primarily wrote chachachás and his bolero "Si te contara" became a standard of the genre.
