Antonio Machín
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About
Singer and songwriter whose 1930 version of the song "El Manisero" went on to become one of the first Cuban singles to achieve a million sales. By 1932 it was estimated that he had recorded over 200 numbers.
Before Fame
He worked as a mason while traveling across Cuba to sing.
Trivia
At the time of his death he was one of the most recorded Cuban singers of the 20th century.
Family Life
He was married to María de los Ángeles Rodríguez from 1943-1977.
Associated With
Both he and Celia Cruz were world renowned musicians from Cuba.
