Pacho Galán
Pacho Galán | |
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| Birth name | Francisco Galán Blanco |
| Born | October 4, 1906 Soledad, Atlántico, Colombia |
| Died | July 21, 1988 (aged 81) Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia |
| Genres | Porro, cumbia, gaita, merecumbe |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader, composer, arranger |
| Instrument(s) | Trumpet, piano, clarinet, vocals |
| Years active | 1934–1980 |
Pacho Galán (1906—1988) was a Colombian composer and band leader of several Colombian music forms. His songs include Boquita Sala, Rio Y Mar, Fiesta de Cumbia, Cumbia Alegre and Ay Cosita Linda, which became one of his most famous after Nat King Cole recorded his own rendition of the song. The song was also covered by La Sonora Matancera, José Fajardo, Rafael de Paz, Billo's Caracas Boys.