Rafael Ithier
Rafael Ithier is a renowned Puerto Rican musician and bandleader, best known as the founder of the celebrated salsa orchestra El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. His career spans decades, and he has played a pivotal role in popularizing salsa music internationally.
Born on Dec 06, 1924 (101 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 2 | 9.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 93,967 | $350,000 | 646$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 10,186 | $89,000 | 84$ |
| Panama | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,090 | $76,000 | 72$ |
| Peru | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 31,462 | $230,000 | 219$ |
| Totals | 5 | 99,017,408 | 139,705 | $745,000 | 1,021$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Dominican Republic:
Rafael Ithier was the musical director and one of the founders of the iconic salsa orchestra El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico.
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Colombia:
Rafael Ithier was recognized as the 'maximum mulatto' and co-founder of El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, a symbol of salsa music worldwide.
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Panama:
Rafael Ithier, one of the founders of El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, passed away at the age of 99 due to health complications.
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Peru:
Rafael Ithier, one of the founders of El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, passed away at the age of 99 due to health complications.
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Colombia:
Rafael Ithier, founder and central figure of the orchestra El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, passed away at the age of 99 due to health complications.
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Peru:
Rafael Ithier joined the farewell messages, emphasizing Eddie Palmieri's lasting musical legacy.
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Colombia:
Rafael Ithier is among the legendary figures in salsa that Nieves mentioned.
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Bolivia:
Rafael Ithier is noted as a salsa legend who continues to perform despite being over 80 years old.
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Dominican Republic:
Rafael Ithier is noted as a salsa legend who continues to perform at over 80 years of age.
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Honduras:
Rafael Ithier is noted as a salsa legend who continues to perform at an advanced age.
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