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Wilfrido Vargas
Dominican Republic musician
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Vargas and the second or maternal family name is Martínez.
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| Birth name | Wilfrido Radamés Vargas Martínez |
| Born | (1949-04-24) April 24, 1949 (age 75) Altamira, Dominican Republic |
| Genres | Merengue |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter, composer, arranger, trumpeter, actor |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Trumpet |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Labels | Karen, Sonotone, Rodven, RCA Intl, Sony BMG |
Musical artist
Wilfrido Radamés Vargas Martínez[1] (Spanish pronunciation:[wilˈfɾiðoˈβaɾɣas]; born April 24, 1949, in Altamira, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic) is a band leader, trumpeter, vocalist, arranger, composer and producer who was instrumental in making the merengue style a worldwide phenomenon.[2]
He was surrounded by musical influences; namely, his father Ramón, an a