| Fulgencio Aquino | |
|---|---|
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | King of the Tuyera Harp |
| Born | January 01 1915 |
| Died | July 21, 1994 Caracas, Venezuela |
| Genres | Central Joropo |
| Occupation(s) | musician, harpist, composer |
| Instruments | Tuyera Harp |
| Years active | 1925–1992 |
Fulgencio Aquino (January 1, 1915 – July 21, 1994), was a Venezuelan musician and popular composer, the author of the song El gato enmochilao.
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