Fefita La Grande

World Music Singer

Birthday September 18, 1943

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Sabaneta, Dominican Republic

Age 81 years old

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About

Born Manuela Josefa Cabrera and better known by the stage name of "Fefita La Grande," this Dominican merengue tipico musician is regarded as one of her country's most accomplished accordionists. Her albums include La Pimienta es la Que Pica (1980), Todos los Hombres Son Buenos (1994), and La Ciudad Corazon (2001).

Before Fame

By the age of nine, she was giving televised accordion performances and playing live for Dominican political figures.

Trivia

She was the first musician to introduce the Dominican merengue tipico musical style to European listeners.

Family Life

She grew up in San Ignacio de Sabaneta, Santiago Rodriguez, Dominican Republic as the daughter of an amateur accordion player.

Associated With

She and Dominican vocalist Tono Rosario both rose to fame as meringue musicians.