Orlando Peña (musician)
Orlando Peña | |
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| Birth name | Orlando Peña Alonso |
| Born | December 7, 1928 Havana, Cuba |
| Died | July 14, 1994 (aged 65) Havana, Cuba |
| Genres | Son cubano, guaracha, bolero, guaguancó |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Double bass, marimbula |
| Labels | Panart, EGREM |
Orlando Peña Alonso (December 7, 1928 – July 14, 1994) was a Cuban double bassist and songwriter. As a musician, he played in the groups of Pancho el Bravo, Félix Reina, Niño Rivera and Enrique Álvarez, among others. In addition, he was an occasional member of the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba. He was the author of many popular sones and guarachas such as "Tremendo cumbán", "A Don Nadie" and "Muriéndome de risa".