Biography
Wilfrido Radamés Vargas Martínez (Spanish pronunciation: [wilˈfɾiðo ˈβaɾɣas]; born April 24, 1949, in Altamira, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic) is a band leader, trumpeter, vocalist, arranger, composer and producer who was instrumental in making the merengue style a worldwide phenomenon.He was surrounded by musical influences; namely, his father Ramón, an accordionist and guitarist, and his mother Bienvenida, a flute player and guitarist. Vargas began his musical studies early, attending the Municipal Academy of Music beginning at age 10.He has been a trumpeter and a vocalist, but has also arranged, composed, and led his band, and is also a producer.
Filmography
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Movies 2
TV Shows 1
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GenderMale
Birthday1949-04-24 (75 years old)
Birth PlaceAltamira, Dominican Republic
CitizenshipsDominican Republic
ResidencesBogotá, Colombia
AwardsLatin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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