About Joseíto Fernández
Lived 1908 – 1979 (aged 71). Joseíto Fernández was a Cuban singer, singer-songwriter, composer and poet.
José Fernández Díaz (5 September 1908 – 11 October 1979 ), commonly known as Joseíto Fernández, was a Cuban singer and songwriter. He is the writer of well-known songs, including "Elige tú, que canto yo", "Amor de madre", "Demuéstrame tú", and "Así son, boncó", as well as the most famous "Guajira Guantanamera".
Selected compositions "Tu Misma Me Acostumbraste", Joseíto Fernández (words & music) "Mi Madre y Mi Tierra", Joseíto Fernández (words & music) "Guajira Guantanamera", Joseíto Fernández (words & music), based on a poem by José Martí © 1960 "Los Babilonios", Joseíto Fernández (words), Ernesto Pérez (es) (music) "Elige Tú, Que Canto Yo", Joseíto Fernández (words & music) © 1959 "Así Son, Boncó", Joseíto Fernández (words & music) © 1960
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Who was Joseíto Fernández?
Cuban musician
When was Joseíto Fernández born?
Joseíto Fernández was born on 5 September 1908 in Havana.
When did Joseíto Fernández die?
Joseíto Fernández died on 11 October 1979 in Havana.
What was Joseíto Fernández's occupation?
Joseíto Fernández was a singer, singer-songwriter, composer and poet.
What nationality was Joseíto Fernández?
Joseíto Fernández was Cuban.
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