Myrta Silva
Myrta Silva | |
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| Birth name | Myrta Blanca Silva Oliveros |
| Born | September 11, 1927 Arecibo, Puerto Rico |
| Died | December 2, 1987 (aged 60) Arecibo, Puerto Rico |
| Genres | Bolero, guaracha |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, television producer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Myrta Blanca Silva Oliveros (September 11, 1927 – December 2, 1987) better known as Myrta Silva, was a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter and television producer who was known affectionately as "La Gorda de Oro". She rose to fame in 1949 as the lead vocalist for the Cuban ensemble Sonora Matancera.