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.
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 1-25 of 63 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-76132 | 10-in. | 5/16/1933 | Reparte las propinas | Orquesta Victor Antillana | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BS-76384 | 10-in. | 6/5/1933 | Espera | Lorenzo Herrera | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-77462 | 10-in. | 8/14/1933 | Reparte las propinas | Alberto Socarrás y Consuelo | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | PR-193 | 10-in. | before 11/7/1941 | El timbal mágico | Félix Castrillón ; Rafael Muñoz ; Orquesta Rafael Muñoz | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Victor | BS-022948 | 10-in. | before 4/29/1938 | Piripiti | Orquesta Rafael Muñoz | Re-recording : Instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Victor | BS-022949 | 10-in. | before 4/29/1938 | Besos brujos | Orquesta Rafael Muñoz | Re-recording : Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Victor | BS-022950 | 10-in. | before 4/29/1938 | Tú | Orquesta Rafael Muñoz | Re-recording : Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Victor | BS-022951 | 10-in. | before 4/29/1938 | Dudas | Orquesta Rafael Muñoz | Re-recording : Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Victor | BS-022952 | 10-in. | before 4/29/1938 | Boquita sabrosa | Orquesta Rafael Muñoz | Re-recording : Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Victor | BS-022953 | 10-in. | before 4/29/1938 | Ojos negros | Orquesta Rafael Muñoz | Re-recording : Instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Victor | BS-022954 | 10-in. | before 4/29/1938 | Serenata | Orquesta Rafael Muñoz | Re-recording : Instrumental ensemble | leader | |
| Victor | BS-023657 | 10-in. | before 7/5/1938 | Malditos celos | Félix Castrillón ; Orquesta Rafael Muñoz | Re-recording : Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Victor | BS-023658 | 10-in. | 7/5/1938 | Terrible duda | Félix Castrillón ; Orquesta Rafael Muñoz | Re-recording : Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Victor | BS-041621 | 10-in. | before 8/9/1939 | Desilusión | José Luis Monero ; Rafael Muñoz ; Orquesta del Escambrón Beach Club | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Victor | BS-041622 | 10-in. | before 8/9/1939 | Por qué te quiero | José Luis Monero ; Rafael Muñoz ; Orquesta del Escambrón Beach Club | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Victor | BS-042871 | 10-in. | before 10/2/1939 | El cuento de los bobos | José Luis Monero ; Rafael Muñoz ; Orquesta del Escambrón Beach Club | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Victor | BS-042872 | 10-in. | before 10/2/1939 | Di, corazón | José Luis Monero ; Rafael Muñoz ; Orquesta del Escambrón Beach Club | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Victor | BS-042873 | 10-in. | before 10/2/1939 | La conga del '39 | José Luis Monero ; Rafael Muñoz ; Orquesta del Escambrón Beach Club | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Victor | BS-042876 | 10-in. | before 10/2/1939 | El hueso de María | José Luis Monero ; Rafael Muñoz ; Orquesta del Escambrón Beach Club | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Victor | D5XB-141 | 10-in. | 3/15/1945 | Ritmo antillano | Al Meléndez ; Orquesta Rafael Muñoz | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Victor | D5XB-143 | 10-in. | 3/15/1945 | Todo porque | Orquesta Rafael Muñoz | Jazz/dance band | leader | |
| Victor | F2TB-5246 | 10-in. | 8/9/1955 | Amanecer tropical | Conjuntos Los Tipicos Dominicanos ; Ricardo Rico ; Florinda Sanchez | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal ensemble | composer | |
| Victor | D5XB-0142 | 10-in. | 3/15/1945 | Nadie sabe | Hector Rubén Morales ; Orquesta Rafael Muñoz | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader | |
| Victor | D5XB-0144 | 10-in. | 3/15/1945 | Por telefono | Al Meléndez ; Hector Rubén Morales ; Orquesta Rafael Muñoz | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | leader | |
| Victor | PR-1[c] | 10-in. | before 12/26/1939 | Prepárate Juan José | José Luis Monero ; Rafael Muñoz ; Orquesta del Escambrón Beach Club | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Muñoz, Rafael," accessed April 16, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113206.
Muñoz, Rafael. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 16, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113206.
"Muñoz, Rafael." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 16 April 2024.
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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
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