ABOUT
Born Manuela Josefa Cabrera and better known by the stage name of "Fefita La Grande," this Dominican merengue tipico musician is regarded as one of her country's most accomplished accordionists. Her albums include La Pimienta es la Que Pica (1980), Todos los Hombres Son Buenos (1994), and La Ciudad Corazon (2001).She was the first musician to introduce the Dominican merengue tipico musical style to European listeners.She and Dominican vocalist Tono Rosario both rose to fame as meringue musicians.
BEFORE FAMEBy the age of nine, she was giving televised accordion performances and playing live for Dominican political figures.
PERSONAL LIFEShe grew up in San Ignacio de Sabaneta, Santiago Rodriguez, Dominican Republic as the daughter of an amateur accordion player.
FUN FACTSWorld Music Singer Fefita La Grande were born on Saturday, birthstone is Sapphire, the seaon was Summer in the Chinese year of Goat, it is 261 days until Fefita La Grande next birthday.
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Jan. 01 1975