Myrta Silva | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Myrta Blanca Silva Oliveros |
| Born | September 11, 1927 Arecibo, Puerto Rico |
| Died | December 2, 1987 (aged 60) Arecibo, Puerto Rico |
| Genres | Bolero, guaracha |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, television producer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Myrta Blanca Silva Oliveros (September 11, 1927 – December 2, 1987) better known as Myrta Silva, was a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter and television producer who was known affectionately as "La Gorda de Oro".[1][2][3] She rose to fame in 1949 as the lead vocalist for the Cuban ensemble Sonora Matancera.[4]