Died On This Date (October 10, 2009) Luis Aguile / Beloved Argentine Singer
themusicsover Luis Aguile (Born Luis Picca)
February 24, 1936 – October 10, 2009
Luis Aguile was an Argentine singer and songwriter who is best remembered for his international hit, “Cuando Seli de Cuba.” With some 400 songs to his credit, Aguile established himself as one of the premier performers in Latin America. In 1990, he wrote and recorded the team anthem for Monterrey’s national soccer team. It is one of the most popular sports anthems in the world. Luis Aguile died of stomach cancer at the age of 73.
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