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  • Xiomara Alfaro was born on May 11, 1930 in Havana, Cuba.
  • Early life​​ Alfaro was born in Havana.
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  • Soprano, Xiomara Alfaro.

    • Early life​​ Alfaro was born in Havana..

    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.&#