Daniel Santos - Idolos de America - (CD, 2000)

Description: Daniel Santos (June 6, 1916 – November 27, 1992) was a Puerto Rican singer and composer of boleros and a versatile performer of multiple Caribbean music genres, including guaracha, plena, and rumba. Over the course of his career, he became known by several names, most famously "El Jefe" and "El Inquieto Anacobero."Early YearsSantos (birth name: Daniel Santos Betancourt) was born and raised with his three sisters, Sara, Rosa Lydia, and Luz América, in Trastalleres, a poor section of Santurce, Puerto Rico. He attended Las Palmitas Elementary School. In 1924, his family moved to New York City seeking a better life. Santos had to start first grade again because he did not know enough English. He joined his high school's choir but dropped out in his second year and moved out of his parents' apartment at fifteen to look for work in Manhattan.Santos moved into a small apartment and began singing "Te Quiero, Dijiste" (You Said 'I Love You'). A member of the Trío Lírico heard him and invited him to join the trio, which he accepted. Santos debuted with them on September 13, 1930, singing at social events for a dollar per song. He returned to Puerto Rico briefly before moving back to Manhattan after failing to secure a job as a singer at WKAQ, one of the island's main radio stations.Musical CareerCuarteto Flores with Pedro FloresIn late 1933 and 1934, Santos performed in a nightclub named Los Chilenos near Broadway, earning twenty dollars per weekend. In 1938, he worked at the Cuban Casino Cabaret in Manhattan, where he sang, waited on tables, and occasionally acted as master of ceremonies for thirty dollars. One evening, while singing "Amor Perdido" (Lost Love), he was noticed by the song's composer, Pedro Flores, who invited Santos to join his group "El Cuarteto Flores." Santos recorded many songs with the Cuarteto Flores, gaining fame with tracks like "Perdon," "Amor," "El Ultimo Adios," "Si Yo Fuera Millonario" by Miguel Poventud, and "Borracho no Vale."Participation in World War IIDuring World War II, Santos was drafted and recorded "Despedida" (My Good-bye), a farewell song that became a hit. Despite initially trying to avoid deployment, he was sent to Okinawa. While in the military, he formed the duo Los Cumbancheros with Juanito Jiménez. After the war, he returned to New York, receiving a tribute and recording "Linda," written by Flores for one of Santos' old girlfriends.International PerformancesAfter his discharge, Santos became active in the Puerto Rican Independence Movement, aligning himself with the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party and its president, Pedro Albizu Campos. He recorded patriotic songs like "Patriotas" and "La Lucha por la Independencia de Puerto Rico" with Davilita.Santos in CubaIn 1946, Santos moved to Cuba, experiencing success in Havana with performances and radio broadcasts. He became known as "El Inquieto Anacobero" and joined La Sonora Matancera as a vocalist, producing hits like "Bigote de Gato," "Dos gardenias," and "Pa' fricasé los pollos." However, after Fulgencio Batista's coup in 1952, Santos, known for his nationalist views, faced restrictions. He supported Fidel Castro's revolution initially, even composing "Sierra Maestra," but later distanced himself from the regime due to its communist ties.Return to Puerto RicoIn 1953, Santos began an international tour and continued to perform throughout the 1950s and 1960s, including notable performances in Ecuador and recordings with the Venezuelan label Discomoda. His disillusionment with Castro led to a permanent departure from Cuba in 1959.Later YearsIn his later years, Santos continued to tour despite health problems, performing in the United States and Latin America. He experienced a heart attack while performing with Sonora Matancera in Mexico but continued to make public appearances until retiring in Florida. He suffered from Alzheimer's disease in his final years and made his last presentations in Puerto Rico before his death on November 27, 1992, at his ranch in Ocala, Florida. He is buried at Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery in Old San Juan.LegacyDaniel Santos' life inspired several books, including:El Inquieto Anacobero: confesiones de Daniel Santos a Héctor Mújica (1982) by Héctor MújicaMi Vida Entera (2020) by his daughter Danilú Santos-PriceVengo a decirle adiós a los muchachos (1989) by Josean RamosLa importancia de llamarse Daniel Santos (1988) by Luis Rafael SánchezEl Inquieto Anacobero by Salvador GarmendiaSantos' contributions to Caribbean music and his influence on Latin American culture remain significant, with his songs continuing to be celebrated and remembered. 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