Joseíto_Fernández

Joseíto Fernández

Joseíto Fernández

Musical artist

José Fernández Díaz (September 5, 1908[1] – October 11, 1979[2]), 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".[3]

Quick Facts José Fernández Díaz, Born ...

Selected compositions

  • "Tu Misma Me Acostumbraste," Joseíto Fernández (w&m)
  • "Mi Madre y Mi Tierra," Joseíto Fernández (w&m)
  • "Guantanamera," Joseíto Fernández (w&m), based on a poem by José Martí © 1960
  • "Los Babilonios," Joseíto Fernández (words), Ernesto Pérez (es) (music)
  • "Elige Tú, Que Canto Yo," Joseíto Fernández (w&m) © 1959
  • "Así Son, Boncó," Joseíto Fernández (w&m) © 1960

References

  1. [1]
    Biography Cubamusic
  2. [2]
    Joseíto Fernández Archived 2003-05-20 at the Wayback Machine, CubaNuestra Digital
  3. [3]
    Joseíto Fernández, el caballero humilde Archived 2008-05-09 at the Wayback Machine, Pedro Quiroga Jiménez, Notinet del Cubaweb.


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