Colombian bolero singer and pianist
Alci Acosta
Also known as Alci Acosta, Sr.
Born1938-11-05
BirthplaceAtlántico
CountryColombia
GenderMale
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Biography
Alci Acosta was an Equadorian/Colombian born in Bogotá and raised in Quito. While the majority of his time he was playing and singing, he grew up alongside Julito Jaramillo and became a good singer. His most famous song is probably “Traicionera” which was a major hit selling around 300,000 in South America.
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He is the King of "Bolero", the King of "Despecho" ...
He is without doubt the Southamerican Tom Waits. There is certain quality of urban poetry to his songs... altogether with his passionate confident voice make, to whom can understand his sad love stories... perfect drinking music.
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