About Luis Griñán
Luis Griñán was a guitarist, pianist and composer.
Luis Griñán Camacho (d. 1961) was a Cuban independent bandleader, pianist, guitarist and record producer. He is best known for his composition "Quimbombó", recorded by Conjunto Chappottín among others. This famous son cubano is often miscredited to its arranger, the similarly named Luis Martínez Griñán.
Career Between 1959 and 1960, Griñán established his own independent record label, Griñán, and released two albums as a leader. He also produced albums for Orquesta Ritmo Oriental, Orquesta Ideal and Orquesta Los Maguarayeros.
Death He died in 1961 and was survived by his wife, Oresia Madrazo, a prolific songwriter. La Totí / Solamente tú (Griñán, 1959) Perdonarte jamás / Bien juntito a la mía (Griñán, 1959) Ya estoy resignado / Como lloran (Griñán, 1959) Oración a Santa Bárbara / Llorando y con pena (Griñán, 1959) Bembé sin zapatos / Besando tu boca (Griñán, 1960) No te vayas pa'l monte / Son humanista (Griñán, 1960)
With Orquesta Caramelo del 61 Tú no vales la pena / Pronto te casarás (Makucey, 1961) Yo no vendo la chiva / Vengo a tus pies (Makucey, 1961)
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Who was Luis Griñán?
musical artist
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Luis Griñán died in 1961.
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Luis Griñán was a guitarist, pianist and composer.
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