Nelson Pinedo
Napoleón Nelson Pinedo Fedullo, known as Nelson Pinedo, was born on February 10,
1928, in Barranquilla, Colombia. He began his career as a singer after working
various jobs and training as a radio announcer. His breakthrough came when he
joined Julio Lastra's group and later collaborated with Pacho Galán and his
orchestra. In the mid-1950s, Pinedo gained international recognition by joining
La Sonora Matancera, where he recorded hits such as "Momposina" and "El
Ermitaño." He also starred in the 1955 Cuban film Una gallega en la Habana.
Throughout his career, Pinedo released notab...
