Alfredo Gil

Alfredo Gil
Alfredo Gil
Background information
Birth nameFarid Bojalil Gil
Born(1915-08-05)August 5, 1915
Teziutlán, Puebla, Mexico
DiedOctober 10, 1999 (aged 84)
Mexico City
GenresBolero
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • Vocals
LabelsColumbia
Formerly ofTrío Los Panchos

Alfredo Bojalil Gil (August 5, 1915 – October 10, 1999), also known by his nickname El güero, was a Mexican singer and the creator and principal founding member of the musical trio, Trio Los Panchos. As a member of Los Panchos, he was the third voice and player of the requinto, a small guitar which he invented,[1] and is now a staple instrument.[2]

  1. ^ ""Bolero de mis Amores": domingo 6 de octubre, 18:30 horas, Auditorio Explanada" (in Spanish). October 1, 2019.
  2. ^ BWW News Desk. "Harris Center Celebrates The Music Of Boleros De Noche". BroadwayWorld.com.