Fernando Villalona

Fernando Villalona, affectionately known as "El Mayimbe," is a legendary singer from the Dominican Republic, born May 7, 1955. A pivotal figure in merengue and bolero music, he rose to prominence in the 1970s, first with Wilfrido Vargas' Los Hijos del Rey and later as a massively successful solo artist. With a career spanning decades and a rich catalog including hits like "Cama Y Mesa," "Penelope," and "Payaso," Villalona's powerful voice and charismatic stage presence have made him an icon of Latin music.