About Guillermo Buitrago
Lived 1920 – 1949 (aged 29). Guillermo Buitrago was a Colombian singer, composer and guitarist.
Guillermo de Jesús Buitrago Henríquez, known as Guillermo Buitrago (1 April 1920, in Ciénaga – 19 April 1949) was a Colombian composer and songwriter of vallenato music.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Guillermo Buitrago?
Colombian composer
When was Guillermo Buitrago born?
Guillermo Buitrago was born on 1 April 1920 in Ciénaga, Magdalena Department.
When did Guillermo Buitrago die?
Guillermo Buitrago died on 19 April 1949 in Ciénaga.
What was Guillermo Buitrago's occupation?
Guillermo Buitrago was a singer, composer and guitarist.
What nationality was Guillermo Buitrago?
Guillermo Buitrago was Colombian.
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· Wikipedia: Guillermo Buitrago
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