Fernández, Ruth b. May 23, 1919 d. January 9, 2012 Singer, Political Figure. Called "The Soul of Puerto Rico made song", she was perhaps her country's most popular and respected vocalist. Born Ruth Naomi Fernandez Cortada, she was raised by her grandmother following her mother's early death, learned to play the piano at a young age, and by 14 was singing professionally on the radio. Spotted by bandleader Mingo around 1940 she began establishing a following in nightclubs and casinos and soon made her first tour which took her to Latin America...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford) Cementerio Municipal De Ponce, Ponce Municipality, Puerto Rico, USA
b. May 23, 1919 d. January 9, 2012