Odilio González
Odilio González, born on March 5, 1937, in Piletas barrio, Lares, Puerto Rico,
is a singer and guitarist known for his contributions to traditional Puerto
Rican folkloric music. He began singing at funerals in Lares and gained
popularity as a child star through early radio performances in San Juan.
González adopted the stage name "El Jibarito de Lares" and debuted on the New
York City stage in 1958, performing at Teatro Puerto Rico. His first recordings
of traditional jíbaro music were released by Ansonia Records during this period.
In 1962, he crossed over into pop music with th...
