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Xiomara Alfaro

Cuban singer (–)

Xiomara Alfaro

Xiomara Alfaro as a young woman

BornMay 11,

Havana, Cuba

DiedJune 24,

Coral Gables, Florida

OccupationSinger

Xiomara Alfaro (May 11, – June 24, [1]) was a Cubancoloratura soprano.[2] Her interpretation of Cuban composer and pianistErnesto Lecuona's "Siboney" was the composer's favorite.[2]

Early life

Alfaro was born in Havana.

She was a musical child, and won a contest for young singers sponsored by Radio Suaritos; she regularly appeared on Radio Suaritos broadcasts, which led to further opportunities. Her sister Olympia Alfaro was also known a singer.[3]

Career

Alfaro was a star of the Cuban music scene of the s.[4] She was in the original cast of Batamú (), a musical revue by Obdulio Morales. She became famous as a singer of bolero music, with a clear, strong soprano voice well suited to the genre.[5] She was known as "El R