Rosendo Ruiz
Rosendo Ruiz | |
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| Birth name | Rosendo Ruiz Suárez |
| Born | 1 March 1885 Santiago de Cuba, Oriente, Cuba |
| Died | 1 January 1983 (aged 97) Havana, Cuba |
| Genres | Trova, canción, bolero, son cubano, guaracha, criolla, bambuco |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1902–1983 |
Rosendo Ruiz Suárez (1 March 1885 – 1 January 1983) was a Cuban singer, guitarist and composer, considered one of the founders of the trova. He wrote over 200 songs in a variety of styles ranging from canción and bolero to guajira and bambuco. Although he was a popular performer, founding several successful groups, he made very few recordings. He lived for almost a century, having a great influence on the music of his country.