CLAUDIO FERRER

Claudio Ferrer was one of the most prolific Puerto Rican composers, with over 600 songs to his name performed by the likes of El Gran Combo, Sonora Matancera, Rafael Cortijo, and Daniel Santos. He’s also known for his work with Cuarteto Marcano led by Pedro “Piquito” Marcano and Cuarteto Mayarí led by Plácido Acevedo, both NYC-based Puerto Rican groups of the early 20th century.