Rafael Orozco Maestre
Rafael José Orozco Maestre (March 24, 1954 – June 11, 1992) was a Colombian vallenato singer, songwriter and composer.[1] It was given to him early in his career by another vallenato singer, Diomedes Díaz.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Rafael José Orozco Maestre |
| Born | March 24, 1954 |
| Origin | Becerril, Cesar Colombia |
| Died | June 11, 1992 (aged 38) |
| Genres | Vallenato, Latin |
| Occupation(s) | singer |
| Instruments | Singing |
| Years active | 1976–1992 |
| Labels | Codiscos |
| Associated acts | Diomedes Díaz, Los Hermanos Zuleta, Jorge Oñate |
Orozco Maestre died in Barranquilla at the age of 38, was killed by a shooter in front of his house.[2]
References
- ↑ "Biografía de Rafael Orozco". Elvallenato.com. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
- ↑ "Los archivos judiciales sobre el asesinato del ídolo Rafael Orozco". eltiempo.com. Retrieved 2020-10-11.