Ñico Lora
Francisco Antonio Lora Cabrera (* 1880 in Maizal , † April 10, 1971 in Bisonó ), who became known under the name of Ñico Lora , was a Dominican musician and composer who is considered one of the fathers of merengue .
Ñico Lora, who never had any formal musical training, played the accordion since his youth . He composed a number of songs that are now part of the musical heritage of the Dominican Republic , including San Antonio , Tingo Talango , Eres la mujer más bella , Pedrito Chávez and San Francisco . In his honor, the Plaza de la Cultura Ñico Lora in Bisonó was named.
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SURNAME | Lora, Ñico |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Lora Cabrera, Francisco Antonio |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Dominican musician and composer |
DATE OF BIRTH | 1880 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Maizal |
DATE OF DEATH | April 10, 1971 |
Place of death | Bisonó |