Harry Fraticelli

Harry Fraticelli Santiago (born July 6, 1944 He has been a member of various musical groups and released a number of albums, both as a group member and as a solo artist.

Early life Fraticelli is the son of Francisco Fraticelli and of Ramona Santiago. His father was an amateur guitarist and his mother an amateur singer, they had met at a party.

During Fraticelli's babyhood, he was often put to sleep by his older brothers, who used music to relax young Harry. Fraticelli's brothers would play typical Puerto Rican trío music as lullabies. This way, they indirectly introduced the baby to music, specifically guitar music, which Fraticelli enjoyed since then.

Fraticelli began playing with his brothers at age 12.

Singing career Initially, Fraticelli played the maracas on the trío he and his two brothers founded.