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Pío Leyva (May 5, 1917 – March 22, 2006), born Wilfredo Pascual, was a Cuban singer and the author of the well-known guaracha El Mentiroso ("The Liar"). Leyva was part of the Buena Vista Social Club, and composed some of Cuba’s best known standards. Leyva was born in Morón, Cuba in 1917. He won a bongo contest at the age of six and made his singing debut in 1932. He recorded over 25 albums since he signed his first contract with RCA Victor in 1950. Leyva sang with other Cuban artists such as Benny Moré, Bebo Valdés and Noro Morales and was a member of Estrellas de Areito and "Compay Segundo y Sus Muchachos." Fellow musician Barbarito Torres said of Leyva: "Pio has always been a famous singer in Cuba. I've always admired him, not just for his talent, but because of his great personality. He's the inspiration." Leyva took part in the 2004 film Música Cubana, which was marketed as a sequel to Buena Vista Social Club. Leyva died of a heart attack, in March 2006. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
The Stars of the Buena Vista
Cuba le canta a Serrat
Bar lounge classics - Cuba edition
Sonero - Cuban Classics Vol. 3
Stars of the Buena Vista 21st Century: When Life Begins...
Las Más Famosas de Cuba
The Stars Of Buena Vista
CD - 2
The Best of Buena Vista
Bar Lounge Classics - Cuba Edition
Havana Stars / Leyendas de la Habana
Music That Inspired Buena Vista Social Club