Cuban-born bolero singer
Roberto Ledesma (born 26 June 1924) is a Cuban-born American bolero singer who emigrated to the United States in 1960.[1][2] Among his well-known recordings is a version of "Son de la Loma".[3] He turned 100 on 24 June 2024.[4]
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- ^ fundacionjoseguillermocarrillo.com Roberto Ledesma
- ^ Billboard - 17 march 1973 - Page 56 "LATIN-AMERICAN singer Roberto Ledesma, seated, signs a new contract with Miami-based Musart Records. Joining Ledesma for the occasion is Eliseo Valdes, president of the label."
- ^ The Rough Guide to Cuban Music Philip Sweeney - 2001- Page 109 "Leyendas: Mister Pachanga and his Orchestra Sony Tropical, US A good set of chachachas and pachangas, including a novel version of "Son de la Loma" recorded in the mid 1960s with the singer Roberto Ledesma, then at the beginning of ..."
- ^ "Cubaneando with Viviam Maria, June 26th, 2024: Happy 100th, Roberto Ledesma! Birthday radio special". WDNA Radio. June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.