Ñico Saquito
Ñico Saquito | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Benito Antonio Fernández Ortiz |
| Born | 13 February 1901 Santiago de Cuba, Cuba |
| Died | 4 August 1982 (aged 81) Santiago de Cuba, Cuba |
| Genres | Trova, guaracha, guajira |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1917–1982 |
| Labels | RCA Victor, Panart, EGREM |
Benito Antonio Fernández Ortiz (13 February 1901 – 4 August 1982), better known as Ñico Saquito, was a Cuban trova songwriter, guitarist and singer. He is widely considered the most prolific and successful composer of guarachas, most of which he wrote during his stint as a member of Los Guaracheros de Oriente. Among his most enduring compositions are "Cuidadito compay gallo", "María Cristina", "Adiós compay gato", "Al vaivén de mi carreta", "Camina como Chencha" and "Amarrao compé".