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          5. Xiomara Alfaro

          Cuban singer (1930–2018)

          Xiomara Alfaro

          Xiomara Alfaro as a young woman

          BornMay 11, 1930

          Havana, Cuba

          DiedJune 24, 2018

          Coral Gables, Florida

          OccupationSinger

          Xiomara Alfaro (May 11, 1930 – June 24, 2018[1]) was a Cubancoloratura soprano.[2] Her interpretation of Cuban composer and pianistErnesto Lecuona's "Siboney" was the composer's favorite.[2]

          Early life

          Alfaro was born in Havana.

          She was a musical child, and won a contest for young singers sponsored by Radio Suaritos; she regularly appeared on Radio Suaritos broadcasts, which led to further opportunities. Her sister Olympia Alfaro was also known a singer.[3]

          Career

          Alfaro was a star of the Cuban music scene of the 1950s.[4] She was in the original cast of Batamú (1951), a musical revue by Obdulio Morales. She became famous as a singer of bolero music, with a clear, strong soprano voice well suited to the genre.&#