Ñico Saquito

Benito Antonio Fernández Ortiz (13 February 1901 – 4 August 1982), better known as Ñico Saquito, was a Cuban trova songwriter, guitarist and singer. He is widely considered the most prolific and successful composer of guarachas, most of which he wrote during his stint as a member of Los Guaracheros de Oriente. Among his most enduring compositions are "Cuidadito compay gallo", "María Cristina", "Adiós compay gato", "Al vaivén de mi carreta", "Camina como Chencha" and "Amarrao compé".

Birth and Death Data: Born February 13, 1901 (Santiago de Cuba), Died August 4, 1982 (Havana)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1931 - 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, leader, lyricist

Notes: Ñico Saquito”s full name is Benito Antonio Fernández Ortiz. He is also credited as Antonio Fernández Ortiz or Antonio Fernández.

See Also: Benito Antonio Fernández Ortiz

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 72 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor CU-003 10-in. before 9/11/1947 Por un besito Orquesta Julio Gutiérrez ; Myrta Silva Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor CU-005 10-in. before 9/16/1947 Pellízcame donde no me duela Orquesta Julio Gutiérrez ; Myrta Silva Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor CU-007 10-in. before 9/16/1947 Adiós comay gata Orquesta Julio Gutiérrez ; Myrta Silva Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor CU-56[b] 10-in. before 4/27/1948 Me voy pa la Luna Orquesta Julio Gutiérrez ; Daniel Santos Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor CU-69 10-in. before 5/24/1948 Cosas del Company Anton Los Guaracheros de Oriente Male vocal and instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor CU-70[b] 10-in. before 5/24/1948 La verdad del carretero Los Guaracheros de Oriente Male vocal and instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor CU-71 10-in. before 5/17/1948 Qué bobo es Juán Los Guaracheros de Oriente Male vocal and instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor CU-72[b] 10-in. before 5/17/1948 Estoy hecho tierra Los Guaracheros de Oriente Male vocal and instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor CU-74[b] 10-in. before 5/25/1948 Tocale le campana Conjunto Casino ; Roberto Espí ; Roberto Faz ; Agustín Ribot Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal trio composer  
Victor CU-95[b] 10-in. before 6/1/1948 Gallo con pollo Septeto Habanero Vocal and instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor CU-96[b] 10-in. before 8/29/1939 Al vaivén de mi carreta Guillermo Portabales Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio composer  
Victor CU-107[a] 10-in. before 6/24/1948 Qué humanidad Los Guaracheros de Oriente Male vocal and instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor CU-108[a] 10-in. before 6/16/1948 El berrinche de María Los Guaracheros de Oriente Male vocal and instrumental ensemble composer, lyricist  
Victor CU-144 10-in. before 10/17/1939 La venganza del Perico Trío Oriental Vocal and instrumental trio composer  
Victor CU-159[b] 10-in. before 11/29/1939 La ratonera humana Trío Oriental Male vocal duet, with 2 guitars composer  
Victor CU-160 10-in. before 11/29/1939 Aflojo bastidor Trío Oriental Male vocal duet, with 2 guitars composer  
Victor CU-161[b] 10-in. before 11/29/1939 Si no soplas te soplan Trío Oriental Male vocal duet, with 2 guitars composer  
Victor CU-163 10-in. before 11/29/1939 Cochero, siga el entierro Trío Oriental Male vocal duet, with 2 guitars composer  
Victor CU-181 10-in. before 1/31/1949 Misterio Los Guaracheros de Oriente Male vocal and instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor CU-220[b] 10-in. before 2/28/1949 El papalote Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Myrta Silva Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band composer  
Victor CU-222[b] 10-in. before 4/4/1949 Castigadora Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Myrta Silva Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band composer  
Victor CU-225[b] 10-in. before 4/4/1949 La cosita Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Myrta Silva Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor CU-229[b] 10-in. before 4/4/1949 Mi cinturita Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Myrta Silva Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band composer  
Victor CU-304 10-in. before 8/2/1949 Mamá Belén Los Guaracheros de Oriente Male vocal and instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor CU-306 10-in. before 8/2/1949 El disgusto del compay Los Guaracheros de Oriente Male vocal and instrumental ensemble composer  
(Results 26-50 of 72 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Saquito, Ñico," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110889.

Saquito, Ñico. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110889.

"Saquito, Ñico." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110889

External Sources

Wikipedia: Ñico Saquito

Discogs: Ñico Saquito

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Apple Music: Ñico Saquito

IMDb: Ñico Saquito

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Saquito, Ñico - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no98038640

Wikidata: Ñico Saquito - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q292863

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/29728185

MusicBrainz: Ñico Saquito - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/30538842-a3b9-4243-9808-d9b68e5c4783

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/411618

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