Rosendo Ruiz Suárez

Rosendo Ruiz Suárez (1 March 1885 – 1 January 1983) was a Cuban singer, guitarist and composer, considered one of the founders of the trova. He wrote over 200 songs in a variety of styles ranging from canción and bolero to guajira and bambuco. Although he was a popular performer, founding several successful groups, he made very few recordings. He lived for almost a century, having a great influence on the music of his country.

Birth and Death Data: Born March 1, 1885 (Santiago de Cuba), Died January 1, 1983 (Havana)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1911 - 1953

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, lyricist, director, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 76-82 of 82 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Brunswick HV30496 10-in. 9/13/1929 Fantástica vision Vicente Gonzales Rubiera Male vocal solo composer  
Brunswick HV33006 10-in. 6/21/1930 Acuérdate bien chaleco Sexteto Munamar Vocal and instrumental ensemble composer  
Brunswick HV33020 10-in. June 1930 Cubanita gentil Guyan Male vocal solo, with 2 guitars composer  
Brunswick HV33021 10-in. June 1930 Fantastica vision Guyan Male vocal solo, with 2 guitars composer  
Brunswick [Br cat 41185-b] 10-in. either 1929 or 1930 Felita Trío Habana Male vocal duet, with guitar composer  
Brunswick [Br cat 41185-a] 10-in. either 1929 or 1930 Para enredarme contigo Trío Habana Male vocal duet, with guitar composer  
Gramophone 0PG89 10-in. 10/5/1932 Pobre corazón Rico's Creole Band Jazz/dance band composer  
(Results 76-82 of 82 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ruiz Suárez, Rosendo," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/115780.

Ruiz Suárez, Rosendo. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/115780.

"Ruiz Suárez, Rosendo." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/115780

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