Juana Bacallao
Juana Bacallao | |
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| Birth name | Neris Amelia Martínez Salazar |
| Also known as | Juana la cubana |
| Born | 26 May 1925 Havana, Cuba |
| Died | 24 February 2024 (aged 98) Havana, Cuba |
| Genres | Guaracha, son cubano |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Voice, piano, conga |
Juana Bacallao (26 May 1925 – 24 February 2024), also known as Juana la cubana and Juana La Caliente, was a Cuban singer and musician. She started her professional singing career under the aegis of Obdulio Morales, who composed the famous guaracha "Juana Bacallao", which became her stage name.