Félix Reina, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Félix Reina

Cuban violinist

Date of Birth: 21-May-1921

Place of Birth: Trinidad, Sancti Spíritus Province, Cuba

Date of Death: 10-Feb-1998

Profession: composer, musician

Nationality: Cuba

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Félix Reina

  • 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 in the 1960s his bolero "Si te contara" became a standard of the genre.

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