Rafael Ithier
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ithier and the second or maternal family name is Nadal.
Rafael Ithier Natal[1] (born August 29, 1926) is a Puerto Rican salsa musician and the founder of the highly successful orchestra El Gran Combo.[2] Ithier was born in Río Piedras, now a part of the municipality of San Juan.[3] In 2016, Ithier celebrated his 90th birthday and was interviewed by a news outlet in Puerto Rico about his contributions to Puerto Rican music.[4]
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Birth name | Rafael Ithier |
Born | (1926-08-29) August 29, 1926 (age 97) Río Piedras, Puerto Rico |
Genres | salsa, Son Montuno |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Years active | 1945–present |
Labels | Combo records, Tico, Fania, Columbia Records |
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