About Guandulito
Lived 1911 – 1978 (aged 66–67). Guandulito was a Dominican composer and singer.
Dionisio Mejia, popularly known as Guandulito, (March 23, 1911 – June 1979) was a Dominican Republic singer and accordion player, who helped popularize the merengue tipico genre. Despite this he died in extreme poverty.
Discography Guandulito y Su Conjunto (1960) Merengues (1960) Parranda En Sabana Iglesia (1960) En New York (1960) La Chiva Blanca de Don José (1960) Merengue Típico Dominicano Vol. 2 (1972) Merengues (1974) Haciendo Historia (with Wilfrido Vargas) (1979)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Guandulito?
Dominican singer
When was Guandulito born?
Guandulito was born on 23 March 1911.
When did Guandulito die?
Guandulito died in 1978.
What was Guandulito's occupation?
Guandulito was a composer and singer.
What nationality was Guandulito?
Guandulito was Dominican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Guandulito. https://biography.guide/guandulito/
MLA: "Guandulito." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/guandulito/.
Chicago: "Guandulito." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/guandulito/.
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