Real name: Rafael Rincón González

Rafael Rincón González is a Venezuelan composer, he was born in Maracaibo in 1922, since early began to compose zulia danza and other regional rhythms. He is composer of zulian classics folk such as José el platanero, Soberana, Maracaibera, Maracaibo florido, Danza zuliana, Chinquita, La Bajada de la Virgen, Nuestra gaita, Gaita viajera and Gaita maracaibera.
The Rincón Gonzáles carrer was recongnized by Zulia's University (LUZ) with a Doctor Grade Honoris Causa.