Rafael Orozco Maestre
Colombian singer (1954-1992)
1954 — 1992
Quick Facts
Profession
Colombian singer (1954-1992)
Born
March 24, 1954
Died
1992 (age ~38)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
singer
ColombiaBorn in BecerrilDied in Barranquilla
1954
Born in Becerril (1954-03-24)
1992
Died in Barranquilla
About
Rafael José Orozco Maestre was a Colombian singer of vallenato music. He was one of the major representatives of Colombian popular folk music and was lead singer and co-founder, alongside fellow accordionist Israel Romero, of the vallenato group Binomio de Oro de América, which was very popular in Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela.
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Who is Rafael Orozco Maestre?+
Rafael José Orozco Maestre was a Colombian singer of vallenato music. He was one of the major representatives of Colombian popular folk music and was lead singer and co-founder, alongside fellow accordionist Israel Romero, of the vallenato group Binomio de Oro de América, which was very popular in C
What does the name Rafael mean?+
The name Rafael means "male given name (Рафаэль)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Rafael Orozco Maestre born?+
Rafael Orozco Maestre was born on March 24, 1954.
When did Rafael Orozco Maestre die?+
Rafael Orozco Maestre died in 1992, at approximately 38 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Рафаэль)
The name Rafael is of Spanish origin, meaning "male given name (Рафаэль)". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Rafael
Rafael — March 24, 1954
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Guestbook
Front row, 2012. I still get chills thinking about it.
— someone at your concert
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
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