Rafael Muñoz

Rafael Muñoz Medina (September 5, 1900 – September 2, 1961) was a Puerto Rican double bassist and big band director. His repertoire consistent mainly of guarachas, congas and boleros. He was a prolific bandleader from 1929 until his retirement in the 1950s. His hits include "Sandunguera", "El hueso de María", "La conga del 39" and "Ojos malvados". The primary lead vocalists of his orchestra were José Luis Moneró, Félix Castrillón and his son Raffi Muñoz. Other singers that performed with his band were Tony Sánchez and Irma Morillo.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 5, 1900 (Quebradillas), Died September 2, 1961

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1933 - 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, composer, songwriter

Notes: Full name Rafael Muñoz Medina.

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

Recordings (Results 51-63 of 63 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor PR-263 10-in. before 5/20/1942 Vacilando Félix Castrillón ; Orquesta Rafael Muñoz Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo leader  
Victor PR-266 10-in. before 5/22/1942 Fiel adoración Víctor Garay ; Orquesta Rafael Muñoz Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo leader  
Victor PR-267 10-in. before 5/22/1942 Sapo, sapo, japonés Félix Castrillón ; Orquesta Rafael Muñoz Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo leader  
Victor PR-268 10-in. before 5/22/1942 Esperanza Víctor Garay ; Orquesta Rafael Muñoz Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo leader  
Victor PR-269 10-in. before 5/22/1942 La reina del palmar Félix Castrillón ; Orquesta Rafael Muñoz Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo leader  
Victor PR-270 10-in. before 5/27/1942 Pétalos de rosa Víctor Garay ; Orquesta Rafael Muñoz Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo leader  
Victor PR-272 10-in. before 5/27/1942 Por qué dudas? Víctor Garay ; Orquesta Rafael Muñoz Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo leader  
Victor PR-273 10-in. before 5/27/1942 Ahí viene la conga! Félix Castrillón ; Orquesta Rafael Muñoz Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo leader  
Victor PR-278 10-in. before 5/29/1942 Bésame Félix Castrillón ; Víctor Garay ; Orquesta Rafael Muñoz Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet leader  
Victor PR-279 10-in. before 5/29/1942 La tambora Félix Castrillón ; Orquesta Rafael Muñoz Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet leader  
Victor PR-280 10-in. before 5/29/1942 Para qué sufrir? Víctor Garay ; Orquesta Rafael Muñoz Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo leader  
Victor PR-281 10-in. before 5/29/1942 El barquillero Félix Castrillón ; Víctor Garay ; Orquesta Rafael Muñoz Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet leader  
Columbia CO16549 10-in. 1/7/1935 Velero de amor : Bolero Sexteto Flores Vocal and instrumental ensemble composer  
(Results 51-63 of 63 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Muñoz, Rafael," accessed May 6, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113206.

Muñoz, Rafael. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 6, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113206.

"Muñoz, Rafael." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 6 May 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113206

External Sources

Wikipedia: Rafael Muñoz (musician)

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Muñoz, Rafael (Conductor) - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2006096489

Wikidata: Rafael Muñoz (musician) - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q7282230

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/64207919

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