Orlando Guerra

Orlando Guerra (gayr'-rah; September 14, 1920 – March 20, 1973), better known as Cascarita, was a popular Cuban singer who specialized in guaracha and son montuno. He became one of Cuba's most famous vocalists as a member of Julio Cueva's big band and Orquesta Casino de la Playa in the 1940s.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 14, 1920 (Camagüey), Died March 20, 1973 (Mexico City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1941 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

Notes: Orlando Guerra is also known as Cascarita.

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 57 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor CU-287 10-in. before 5/18/1949 Guano seco Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Casino de la Playa Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor CU-735 10-in. before 5/14/1941 Tingo talango Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Hermanos Palau Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor CU-736 10-in. before 5/14/1941 Nicolás, mírame Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Hermanos Palau Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor CU-821 10-in. before 11/10/1941 Ay! Amor Rubén González ; Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Hermanos Palau Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet vocalist  
Victor CU-823 10-in. before 11/10/1941 Pum pam pum Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Hermanos Palau Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor CU-1014 10-in. before 3/12/1943 Dos cosas pa' tomá con leche Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Hermanos Palau Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor CU-1159 10-in. before 2/24/1944 Pasito pa'lante Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Julio Cueva Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and talking vocalist  
Victor CU-1162 10-in. before 2/24/1944 Castillitos en el aire Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Julio Cueva Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal ensemble vocalist  
Victor CU-1163 10-in. before 2/24/1944 No tengo tambó Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Julio Cueva Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor CU-1166 10-in. before 2/24/1944 Piru, piru, piruli Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Julio Cueva Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor CU-1449 10-in. before 7/2/1946 Ronco Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Casino de la Playa Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor CU-1450 10-in. before 7/2/1946 Ten jabón Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Casino de la Playa Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor CU-1454 10-in. before 6/20/1946 Desintegrando Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Julio Cueva Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor CU-1456 10-in. before 6/20/1946 Pin-pin Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Julio Cueva Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor CU-1519 10-in. before 9/18/1946 Champú de cariño Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Casino de la Playa Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor CU-1520 10-in. before 9/18/1946 Rumba en Pueblo Nuevo Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Casino de la Playa Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor CU-1521 10-in. before 9/18/1946 Ya se paso la negra Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Casino de la Playa Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor CU-1534 10-in. before 10/29/1946 Cerebro como plancha Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Julio Cueva Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor CU-1535 10-in. before 10/29/1946 Revoltillo Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Julio Cueva Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor CU-1560 10-in. before 11/20/1946 Son los bobitos Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Casino de la Playa Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Victor CU-1563 10-in. before 11/20/1946 Llora Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Casino de la Playa Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Victor CU-1564 10-in. before 11/20/1946 Suavecito pollito Orlando Guerra ; Pérez Prado Orchestra Jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor CU-1565 10-in. before 11/20/1946 Caballeros, abran paso Orlando Guerra ; Pérez Prado Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor CU-1601 10-in. before 1/3/1947 Hasta cuándo Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Casino de la Playa Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor CU-1632 10-in. before 2/7/1947 La última noche Orlando Guerra ; Orquesta Casino de la Playa Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
(Results 26-50 of 57 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Guerra, Orlando," accessed May 17, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/319217.

Guerra, Orlando. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 17, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/319217.

"Guerra, Orlando." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 17 May 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/319217

External Sources

Wikipedia: Cascarita

Discogs: Orlando Guerra

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Cascarita - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no98021010

Wikidata: Cascarita - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5048237

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/315072782

MusicBrainz: Cascarita - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/a2df6d11-632a-4a34-aac4-db335cae9436

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