Roberto Faz

Roberto Faz Monzón (September 18, 1914 April 26, 1966) was a Cuban singer who reached the height of his popularity during the 1950s and early 1960s. Like his contemporary Benny Moré, he specialized in many forms of Cuban music such as son, guaracha and bolero. He was a member of the Conjunto Kubavana for three years before joining the Conjunto Casino in 1944. At the Casino he sang alongside Agustín Ribot and Roberto Espí, achieving great success. In 1956 he left the Casino to establish his own conjunto, where he sang with Orlando Reyes and Roeangel Rodríguez "Rolito". He continued to tour and record with his band until his death in 1966.

Roberto Faz
Birth nameRoberto Faz Monzón
Born(1914-09-18)September 18, 1914
Regla, Havana, Cuba
DiedApril 26, 1966(1966-04-26) (aged 51)
Havana, Cuba
GenresSon montuno, guaracha, bolero, guaguancó
Occupation(s)Musician, bandleader
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1927-1966
LabelsPuchito, Seeco, Panart
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