Real name: Ernesto Samuel Sánchez Fajardo

Born in Bambas, Corongo, Department of Ancash, Peru, November 7, 1928
Died in Lima, December 23, 1988

With poncho and guitar in hand, he was the first singer of Andean music to which he was given a gold record. In addition, he collaborated with the creation of cultural associations and defended the rights of artists. With his voice and his actions he wanted to make his hometown more known.