Marcelino Guerra
Marcelino Guerra (26 April 1914 – 30 June 1996), nicknamed "Rapindey", was a Cuban singer, songwriter and guitarist. He spent much of his life in the United States and retired in Spain. As a vocalist, his primary role was segunda voz (harmony singer). He is best remembered for his compositions, which included many guarachas ("Pare cochero", "Me voy pa'l pueblo"), boleros ("Convergencia", "A mi manera") and songs that straddle both genres ("Sandunguera"). He collaborated with lyricists Julio Blanco Leonard and Bienvenido Julián Gutiérrez, as well as his wife, Mercedes Valdés (not to be confused with Merceditas). He made his last recordings in Spain for the record label Nubenegra in the 1990s. |
Birth and Death Data: Born Cienfuegos Province (province of Cuba) , Died June 30, 1996 (El Campello (municipality of Spain) )
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1935 - 1953
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, vocalist, songwriter, guitar, lyricist
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Recordings (Results 51-61 of 61 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | CO19253 | 10-in. | 5/14/1936 | Maleficio : Son | Cuarteto Caney | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Columbia | CO20065 | 10-in. | 10/13/1936 | La clave misteriosa : Son | Cuarteto Flores | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | songwriter | |
| Columbia | CO20673 | 10-in. | 2/15/1937 | Yo ta cansa (na Teresa) : Tango congo | Cuarteto Yumurí | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Columbia | CO21107 | 10-in. | 5/6/1937 | Maleficio : Bolero son | Orquesta Johnny Rodríguez | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Columbia | CO21208 | 10-in. | 3/27/1937 | Volví a querer | Cuarteto Caney | Male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Columbia | CO21312 | 10-in. | 6/24/1937 | Después qué sufras : Bolero son | Orquesta Johnny Rodríguez | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet | composer | |
| Columbia | WCO26000 | 10-in. | 8/10/1939 | El perro que ladra : Guaracha rumba | Sexteto Columbia | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Columbia | CO29982 | 10-in. | 3/20/1941 | Yeya : Guaracha | Rafael y su Conjunto de Ritmo | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | songwriter | |
| Columbia | CO38019 | 10-in. | approximately 1947 | No trates de mentir | Orquesta Columbia [Columbia Orchestra] ; Trio Los Panchos | Vocal and instrumental trio with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | CO38021 | 10-in. | approximately 1947 | Aprieta El Paso | Orquesta Columbia [Columbia Orchestra] ; Trio Los Panchos | Vocal and instrumental trio with orchestra | composer | |
| Columbia | CO42938 | 10-in. | 1950 | Negrita | Trio Los Panchos | Vocal and instrumental trio | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Guerra, Marcelino," accessed January 6, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111189.
Guerra, Marcelino. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 6, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111189.
"Guerra, Marcelino." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 6 January 2026.
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LCNAR: Guerra, Marcelino - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no98115810
Wikidata: Marcelino Guerra - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q16013633
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/79943033
MusicBrainz: Marcelino Guerra - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/ee4a3141-cec5-4ae7-8c9f-9f14d178b76f
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