Silvia De Grasse

Silvia De Grasse (born October 28, 1922 in Panama City , † May 14, 1978 in San Juan ) was a Panamanian singer.

De Grasse recorded her first album at the age of fourteen with titles such as La Guajira , La Morena Tumba Hombre and Hagan Ruedas . In the following years she made numerous appearances in music centers and on the radio in Panama. She was particularly interested in Tamborera , a style of music in Panama that goes back to Ricardo Fábrega , and it became known as "La Reina de la Tamborera".

In 1942 she married the Puerto Rican musician Negrito Chapuseaux . With him and Simmón Damirón she founded a trio that performed successfully in Santo Domingo for two years from 1945 . In 1947 the three musicians traveled to New York City , from where they performed a. a. graduated in Las Vegas, New Jersey and many cities in the US, Latin America and Europe. On her tours, De Grasse also performed with musicians such as Sammy Davis , Louis Armstrong , Benny Moré and Pedro Vargas . On her return to Panama, she was presented with the keys to the city of Panama in recognition of her international successes.

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SURNAME	Grasse, Silvia De
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	Panamanian singer
DATE OF BIRTH	October 28, 1922
PLACE OF BIRTH	Panama City
DATE OF DEATH	May 14, 1978
Place of death	San Juan (Puerto Rico)