Julio Jaramillo
Julio Alfredo Jaramillo Laurido (October 1, 1935 – February 9, 1978) was a famous Ecuadorian singer and recording artist. He performed throughout Latin America. He received great fame for his music of boleros, valses, pasillos, tangos, and rancheras.[2]
Julio Jaramillo | |
|---|---|
 The Nightingale of America | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Julio Alfredo Jaramillo Laurido |
| Also known as | J. J. (Jota Jota)[1] El Ruiseñor de América (The Nightingale of the Americas) |
| Born | October 1, 1935 |
| Origin | Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| Died | February 9, 1978 (aged 42) |
| Genres | pasillo, bolero, corrido, valse, tango, ranchera |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1950–1978 |
| Labels | Ónix, Yoyo Music, Sonolux, Discos Peerless, Codiscos |
Having recorded more than 4,000 songs throughout his career, his most famous song was perhaps "Nuestro Juramento" written by Puerto Rican composer, Benito de Jesús.[1][3]
Jaramillo died from liver sclerosis at the age of 42 in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
References
- Handelsman, Michael (2000). Culture and customs of Ecuador. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press. p. 116. ISBN 0-313-30244-8.
- "Julio Jaramillo". Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-03-24.
- "Biografía de Julio Jaramillo Laurido" (in Spanish). Museo de la Música Popular Guayaquileña Julio Jaramillo. Archived from the original on 2013-11-01. Retrieved 2009-03-25.
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