Wilfrido Vargas
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Wilfrido Radamés Vargas Martínez[1] (Spanish pronunciation: [wilˈfɾiðo ˈβaɾɣas]; born April 24, 1949, in Altamira, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic) is a band leader, trumpeter, vocalist, arranger, composer and producer who was instrumental in making the merengue style a worldwide phenomenon.[2]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Wilfrido Radamés Vargas Martínez |
Born | (1949-04-24) April 24, 1949 (age 74) Altamira, Dominican |
Genres | Merengue |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter, composer, arranger, trumpeter, actor |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, Trumpet |
Years active | 1972–present |
Labels | Karen, Sonotone, Rodven, RCA Intl, Sony BMG |
He was surrounded by musical influences; namely, his father Ramón, an accordionist and guitarist, and his mother Bienvenida, a flute player and guitarist.[3] Vargas began his musical studies early, attending the Municipal Academy of Music beginning at age 10.[4]
He has been a trumpeter and a vocalist,[5] but has also arranged, composed, and led his band, and is also a producer.[4]