Orlando Peña

Orlando Peña Alonso (December 7, 1928 – July 14, 1994) was a Cuban double bassist and songwriter. In addition, he was an occasional member of the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba. He was the author of many popular sones and guarachas such as "Tremendo cumbán", "A Don Nadie" and "Muriéndome de risa".

Life and career Orlando Peña began his musical career playing the marimbula in a traditional son group.

From early in his career, Peña worked as composer, writing a handful of hit songs over the years. Among his famous compositions are the bolero "Misterio de amor", written in 1948; "Rumba patria", made famous by Pío Leyva; "Muriéndome de risa", popularized by Los Papines, and "El son te llama", sung by Elena Burke. The following year, it became the title track to Machito's new album on Seeco Tropical. Another danceable son, "Montuno alegre", was featured as the opener track on Niño Rivera's Conjband album on Panart, with Peña himself on bass.