Alfredo Gil
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| Birth name | Farid Bojalil Gil |
| Born | August 5, 1915 Teziutlán, Puebla, Mexico |
| Died | October 10, 1999 (aged 84) Mexico City |
| Genres | Bolero |
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| Labels | Columbia |
| Formerly of | Trío Los Panchos |
Alfredo Bojalil Gil (August 5, 1915 – October 10, 1999), also known by his nickname El güero, was a Mexican singer and the creator and principal founding member of the musical trio, Trio Los Panchos. As a member of Los Panchos, he was the third voice and player of the requinto, a small guitar which he invented, and is now a staple instrument.