Roberto Ledesma

For Argentine poet, see Roberto Ledesma (poet).

Roberto Ledesma (La Habana, 24 June 1924) is a Cuban-born bolero singer who emigrated to the US in 1960 and gained a contract with Musart in the 1970s.[1][2][3] Among his well known recordings is a version of "Son de la Loma".[4]

References

  1. ↑ fundacionjoseguillermocarrillo.com Roberto Ledesma
  2. ↑ ecured.cu Roberto Ledesma
  3. ↑ Billboard - 17 march 1973 - Page 56 "LATIN-AMERICAN singer Roberto Ledesma, seated, signs a new contract with Miami-based Musart Records. Joining Ledesma for the occasion is Eliseo Valdes, president of the label."
  4. ↑ The Rough Guide to Cuban Music Philip Sweeney - 2001- Page 109 "Leyendas: Mister Pachanga and his Orchestra Sony Tropical, US A good set of chachachas and pachangas, including a novel version of "Son de la Loma" recorded in the mid 1960s with the singer Roberto Ledesma, then at the beginning of ..."


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