Faustino Oramas | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | El Guayabero |
| Born | June 4, 1911 Holguín, Cuba |
| Died | March 27, 2007 (aged 95) Holguín, Cuba |
| Genres | Trova, guaracha, son |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Tres, guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1926–2006 |
Faustino Oramas Osorio (4 June 1911 – 27 March 2007), better known as El Guayabero, was a Cuban trova singer, tres guitarist and composer.[1] Most of his repertoire consisted of sones and guaracha-sones, many with double entendres in the lyrics. His composition "Candela" gained international fame due to its inclusion in the Buena Vista Social Club album.[2]