Oscar D'León

Oscar Emilio León Simoza, better known as Oscar D’León (b. July 11, 1943) is a Venezuelan musician who became internationally famous for his salsa music. In Spanish, he is known as El Sonero del Mundo (“the Son Singer of the World”) or as El Sonero Mayor (“the Great Son Singer”). His most famous song is perhaps “Llorarás,” which he recorded in 1975 with his group La Dimensión Latina.

Influenced by: Beny Moré, Ismael Miranda, Celia Cruz

Active:

1960s-present

Scene:

Venezuela / Latin America

Side projects

• La Dimensión Latina

• Pepe AguilarMon, Jul 13
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• Julieta VenegasMon, Sep 28
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• The Saint CeciliaMon, Aug 17
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• Marco Antonio SolisSat, Aug 15
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• Jack LeonFri, Aug 21
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• Ramon AyalaSat, Apr 10
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• AMASat, Aug 22
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• BeniseSun, Mar 7
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