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Alfredo Zitarrosa

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Birthday
10, 1936
Birthplace
Uruguay
DEATH DATE
Jan 17, 1989 (52)
Birth Sign
Pisces
Birthday
10, 1936
Birthplace
Uruguay
DEATH DATE
Jan 17, 1989 (52)

About

Former singer and composer who is remembered as one of the most important figures in the landscape of Latin American music.

Before Fame

He started his career in 1954, working as a radio broadcaster before pursuing a career with his own music as the focus.

Trivia

Some Latin Americans joke that he is their "dio mio," or personal god.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Associated With

He and athlete Jorge Martinez are both originally from Montevideo.