Rafael "Pollo" Brito

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Rafael Pollo Brito, born on November 14, 1971, in Caracas, Venezuela, is a versatile musician proficient in various instruments. His expertise includes the Venezuelan Cuatro and Oboe, while he also excels in playing string instruments like the Mandolin, Bass, and Guitar. Pollo possesses a remarkable ability to blend Afro-Venezuelan folk rhythms with pop elements and other musical innovations.

He embarked on his musical journey in the "National Youth Orchestra of the Miranda State," where he learned to play the Oboe. Additionally, he studied the Cuatro, Mandolin, and Guitar in the "San José Obrero Student Group" under the guidance of Professor Sabino Parra. He furthered his academic training at the "Juan José Landaeta National Conservatory" and the "Simón Bolívar Superior Conservatory of Music."

Pollo has been a Cuatrista in various Venezuelan music ensembles, including Saúl Vera and his ensemble, Pabellón sin baranda, Grupo Arcano, Claudia Calderón, Paul Desenne, Eddy Marcano, and many more.

In the realm of Gaita music, Pollo received extensive training from his adolescence through his participation in numerous Gaita groups. This background propelled him to become one of the most prominent Gaita performers. He was a member of groups like Nazarenos de la Gaita, Sabor en Gaita, la Trova Gaitera, Décima Gaitera, Guasinca Zuliana, Los Morillo, Grupo Ziruma, Maragaita, Orquesta Todos Estrellas, and Los Chiquinquireños, among others.

In the television industry, he served as a presenter on the Venezuelan program "Portada's" from 2009 to 2015. He also worked as a judge on "Yo sí canto" in 2012 and "TV Libre" in 2016.

In 2005, he made his solo debut with "Una casita bella para ti," an album that marked his rise as a solo artist. The album featured his rendition of the title track as the lead single.

He continued to release music, including "Se canta venezolano" in 2008, which featured collaborations with Oscar D'León on several tracks.

His third album, "Boleros en vivo" in 2009, was a compilation of 28 songs paying homage to great Bolero artists, with César Miguel Rondón as the connecting thread.

In 2013, he released "De repente," a collaborative album with the Venezuelan group C4 Trío. This release earned him the Latin Grammy Award for Best Recording in 2014, solidifying his status as one of Venezuela's best international performers. The album's leading single was "Yo sin ti no valgo nada," originally composed by Evio Di Marzo.

In 2014, he paid tribute to Tito Rodríguez with the album "Homenaje a Tito Rodríguez," and in 2015, he released "Pa' Tío Simón." Both albums were nominated for Best Tropical Album at the Latin Grammy Awards in 2015 and 2016, respectively.

In 2017, he introduced "Chamo candela," an original song by the Venezuelan musical group Daiquirí from the 1980s, with production by Robert Vilera.

In 2018, he released "Manzanero," a tribute album to the legendary bolero singer Armando Manzanero. The album featured 29 songs, with "Contigo aprendí" as the lead single, set to a Venezuelan merengue rhythm. The album included collaborations with renowned artists and musicians, all under Rafael Pollo Brito's production and arrangement guidance.

In the same year, he performed a concert in Mexico, invited by the maestro Armando Manzanero, where he delighted the audience with songs from the tribute album and his traditional repertoire.

In 2018, he embarked on his "Gaitero" concert tour from October to December.

In 2019, he released his most recent track, "¿Qué Sabrosa Es La Vida!" and held concerts with the same title in various U.S. cities.

He achieved resounding success as a key figure in the opera-bolero "En la vida hay amores," written by César Miguel Rondón alongside Cuban singer Lena Burke.

Pollo Brito has also produced several audiovisual works through the "Free Cover" project, with more than 53 million views on homages to Los Blanco, Billo, and Pastor López.

His audiovisual work has garnered over 15 million views for videos like "La parranda del Pollo," "La Rumba del Pollo," "Venezuela," and "Guaracha Rock."

In 2023, he once again made a presence in the nominations for the Latin Grammy and Grammy Awards, collaborating with Amigos Invisibles, Alemor, Tierra Adentro, and Tony Succar.

Rafael Pollo Brito is a consistent advocate for national talent and a promoter of the value of Venezuelan music and culture. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Venezuelan music.

He has had the opportunity to share his music and talent with many national and international artists, including Simón Díaz, María Teresa Chacín, Cecilia Todd, Serenata Guayanesa, Gualberto Ibarreto, Ilan Chester, Frank Quintero, Franco de Vita, Oscar D'León, Lilia Vera, Soledad Bravo, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Albita Rodríguez, Aymeé Nuviola, Malena Burke, Diego "El Cigala," Bobby Valentín, Emmanuel, Felipe Peláez, Carángano, Argenis Carruyo, Tierra Adentro, Orquesta Los Blanco, Tony Succar, Alemor, Ed Calle, Renesito Avich, and many others.

Beyond Venezuelan borders, he has successfully introduced his music to countries such as the United States, Mexico, Japan, Hong Kong, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, Peru, Guatemala, Chile, Honduras, Cuba, Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Spain, Panama, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Belgium, and Switzerland.
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Mix Joe Arroyo: La Noche / Tal para Cual / Ella y Tú / Las Cajas / Rebelión / En Barranquilla Me Quedo / Ron Pa´ To´ el Mundo (En
Free Cover Venezuela
Mix Joe Arroyo: La Noche / Tal para Cual / Ella y Tú / Las Cajas / Rebelión / En Barranquilla Me Quedo / Ron Pa´ To´ el Mundo (En
10:14
Composers: Felipe Peláez Rodriguez - Freddy Solano Serge - Álvaro "Joe" José Arroyo - Efrain "Mon" Rivera
01
El Extranjero
Septeto Acarey
El Extranjero
04:12
Writer: Jorge Luis Piloto
01
Homenaje a Billo (En Vivo)
Free Cover Venezuela
Homenaje a Billo (En Vivo)
09:34
Composers: . Davilita - Carlos Alberto Vidal - Crescencio Salcedo Monrroy - Johnny Conquet - Jose Barros - Jose Garcia - Jose Virgilio Peña - Luis María Frómeta - Pedro Juan Melendez - Rafael Fello Ignacio
01
Homenaje a Pastor Lopez: Traicionera / La Cumbia / Tienes Que Regresar / Pagarás / Sorbito de Champagne / Mentirosa / Golpe Con Go
Free Cover Venezuela
Homenaje a Pastor Lopez: Traicionera / La Cumbia / Tienes Que Regresar / Pagarás / Sorbito de Champagne / Mentirosa / Golpe Con Go
09:31
Composers: Adelis Pastor Fréitez - Edilberto Cuestas Chacon - Humberto Caycho - Hector Bustamante - Pedro Celestino "Tino" Carrasco - Victor Gutierrez
08
Llevatela
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
04:28
01
Hola Que Tal
Dayhan Diaz
Canciones Con Amigos (Vol. 2)
03:46
Composers: Jorge Luis Piloto
03
Los Marcianos
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Homenaje a Tito Rodriguez
04:33
Composers: Rosendo Ruiz
02
Vestida De Garza Blanca
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Una Casita Bella Para Ti
03:40
01
Yo Sin Ti No Valgo Nada
C4 Trío
De Repente
03:44
17
Déjala Bailar
C4 Trío
Los 10 de C4
08:16
Composers: Chico Buarque
05
El Tresillo
C4 Trío
De Repente
03:11
01
Homenaje a los Blanco: Tu Traición / Cuando a Ti Te da la Gana / Cuando Florezcan las Amapolas / Perfume de Rosa / El Espanto / Ma
Free Cover Venezuela
Homenaje a los Blanco: Tu Traición / Cuando a Ti Te da la Gana / Cuando Florezcan las Amapolas / Perfume de Rosa / El Espanto / Ma
07:46
Composers: Ricardo Blanco - Rafael Brito - Bienvenido Brenhs Florimón - Rafael Ortiz - Bernardo Blanco - Margarita Rivera - Luis María Frómeta - Leopoldo Blanco
07
Déjala Bailar - Seis por Derecho
C4 Trío
De Repente
04:03
Composers: Chico Buarque - Folklore Venezolano
01
Una Casita Bella Para Ti
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Una Casita Bella Para Ti
03:20
10
Lucerito / El Acertijo
C4 Trío
De Repente
04:53
04
Lucerito
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Se Canta Venezolano
03:59
09
Hasta Que Vuelvas
C4 Trío
De Repente
02:48
02
Mercedes
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Se Canta Venezolano
04:16
04
Isn't She Lovely
C4 Trío
De Repente
04:54
08
Norwegian Wood
C4 Trío
De Repente
03:50
25
Gracias A La Vida
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
04:20
02
De Repente
C4 Trío
De Repente
04:17
03
Y Deja
C4 Trío
De Repente
04:20
06
Océano
C4 Trío
De Repente
04:06
27
Ahora Seremos Felices
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
03:42
01
Cuando, Cuando
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Homenaje a Tito Rodriguez
04:21
Composers: Tony Renis - Alberto Testa - Tito Rodriguez
06
Cara de Payaso
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Homenaje a Tito Rodriguez
03:15
16
Como Un Explorador
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
06:05
14
La Pollera Colora'
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Homenaje a Tito Rodriguez
03:43
03
Color Esperanza
Chipi Chacón
Caracas 40
04:26
Writer: Coti Sorokin - Cachorro Lopez - Diego Torres / Composers: Coti Sorokin - Cachorro Lopez - Diego Torres
20
El Que Se Fue Feat. Marcial Istúriz
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Homenaje a Tito Rodriguez
05:51
02
Las Cosas De Tu Mente
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
03:57
09
Sra Luna
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
05:17
26
Cómo Fue
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
03:26
15
Cuando A Ti Te De La Gana (Version Salsa)
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Se Canta Venezolano
04:13
12
Vieja Luna
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Homenaje a Tito Rodriguez
03:45
18
Bilong Feat. Marcial Istúriz
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Homenaje a Tito Rodriguez
04:33
10
Dolor Cobarde
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
03:12

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Albums
℗ 2018 Rafael Pollo Brito Corp.
16-02-2018
Manzanero
01
Contigo Aprendí
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Manzanero
02:51
02
Yo Te Recuerdo
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Manzanero
03:27
03
Nos Hizo Falta Tiempo
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Manzanero
03:57
04
Mía
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Manzanero
02:46
05
Voy a Apagar la Luz / Parece Que Fue Ayer / Somos Novios
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Manzanero
07:03
06
Para Dormir Contigo / Dormir Contigo
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Manzanero
06:00
07
No Existen Límites
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Manzanero
02:44
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2015 EBD Records
18-02-2015
De Repente
01
Yo Sin Ti No Valgo Nada
C4 Trío
De Repente
03:44
02
De Repente
C4 Trío
De Repente
04:17
03
Y Deja
C4 Trío
De Repente
04:20
04
Isn't She Lovely
C4 Trío
De Repente
04:54
05
El Tresillo
C4 Trío
De Repente
03:11
06
Océano
C4 Trío
De Repente
04:06
07
Déjala Bailar / Seis Por Derecho
C4 Trío
De Repente
04:03
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2015 EBD Records
05-02-2015
Boleros En Vivo
01
Piel Canela
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
02:58
02
Las Cosas De Tu Mente
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
03:57
03
Regalame Esta Noche
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
03:10
04
No Me Conoces
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
04:14
05
Vamos A Darnos Tiempo
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
03:45
06
Fiebre De Ti
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
03:19
07
Regalame Tu Amor
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
07:38
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2015 EBD Records
05-02-2015
Una Casita Bella Para Ti
01
Una Casita Bella Para Ti
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Una Casita Bella Para Ti
03:20
02
Vestida De Garza Blanca
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Una Casita Bella Para Ti
03:40
03
Fiesta En Elorza
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Una Casita Bella Para Ti
03:20
04
A Quien No Le Va A Gustar
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Una Casita Bella Para Ti
03:56
05
Muchachito Enamorado
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Una Casita Bella Para Ti
04:09
06
Presagio
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Una Casita Bella Para Ti
03:32
07
Cuando A Ti Te Da La Gana
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Una Casita Bella Para Ti
03:56
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2014 EBD Records
05-08-2014
Homenaje a Tito Rodriguez
01
Cuando, Cuando
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Homenaje a Tito Rodriguez
04:21
Composers: Tony Renis - Alberto Testa - Tito Rodriguez
02
Los Cacos del Amor
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Homenaje a Tito Rodriguez
03:10
Composers: Otilio Portal
03
Los Marcianos
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Homenaje a Tito Rodriguez
04:33
Composers: Rosendo Ruiz
04
Nuestro Balance/Llanto de Luna
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Homenaje a Tito Rodriguez
03:47
Composers: Chico Novarro - Julio Gutierrez
05
Se Te Acabo El Jamon
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Homenaje a Tito Rodriguez
04:29
06
Cara de Payaso
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Homenaje a Tito Rodriguez
03:15
07
Tu Pañuelo/ Toda Una Vida
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Homenaje a Tito Rodriguez
04:24
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(P) 2013 C4 Trío
15-11-2013
De Repente
01
Yo Sin Ti No Valgo Nada
C4 Trío
De Repente
03:44
Composers: Evio di Marzo
02
De Repente
C4 Trío
De Repente
04:17
Composers: Aldemaro Romero
03
Y Deja
C4 Trío
De Repente
04:20
Composers: Giraldo Piloto - Alberto Vera
04
Isn't She Lovely
C4 Trío
De Repente
04:54
Composers: Stevie Wonder
05
El Tresillo
C4 Trío
De Repente
03:11
Composers: Abdenago Borjas
06
Océano
C4 Trío
De Repente
04:06
Composers: Djavan Caetano Viana
07
Déjala Bailar - Seis por Derecho
C4 Trío
De Repente
04:03
Composers: Chico Buarque - Folklore Venezolano
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℗ 2015 Rafael Pollo Brito Corp.
01-01-2012
Boleros En Vivo
01
Piel Canela
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
02:58
02
Las Cosas de Tu Mente
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
03:57
03
Regalame Esta Noche
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
03:10
04
No Me Conoces
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
04:14
05
Vamos A Darnos Tiempo
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
03:45
06
Fiebre De Ti
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
03:19
07
Regalame Tu Amor
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Boleros En Vivo
07:38
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2015 EBD Records
01-01-2008
Se Canta Venezolano
01
Que Es Lo Que Pasa
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Se Canta Venezolano
03:36
02
Mercedes
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Se Canta Venezolano
04:16
03
Me He Enamorao
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Se Canta Venezolano
04:11
04
Lucerito
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Se Canta Venezolano
03:59
05
Se Lo Llevó
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Se Canta Venezolano
03:55
06
Lo Que Pasa Contigo
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Se Canta Venezolano
04:03
07
¡Mama Oh!
Rafael "Pollo" Brito
Se Canta Venezolano
03:56
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EPs
2024 Free Cover Venezuela
05-04-2024
Mix Joe Arroyo: La Noche / Tal para Cual / Ella y Tú / Las Cajas / Rebelión / En Barranquilla Me Quedo / Ron Pa´ To´ el Mundo (En
01
Mix Joe Arroyo: La Noche / Tal para Cual / Ella y Tú / Las Cajas / Rebelión / En Barranquilla Me Quedo / Ron Pa´ To´ el Mundo (En
Free Cover Venezuela
Mix Joe Arroyo: La Noche / Tal para Cual / Ella y Tú / Las Cajas / Rebelión / En Barranquilla Me Quedo / Ron Pa´ To´ el Mundo (En
10:14
Composers: Felipe Peláez Rodriguez - Freddy Solano Serge - Álvaro "Joe" José Arroyo - Efrain "Mon" Rivera
Daniel Sarcos
06-07-2023
Homenaje a la Fania : El Cantante / Usted Abusó / El Nazareno / Gitana / Periódico de Ayer / Anacaona / La Murga / Plástico / Bemb (En Vivo)
01
Homenaje a la Fania : El Cantante / Usted Abusó / El Nazareno / Gitana / Periódico de Ayer / Anacaona / La Murga / Plástico / Bemb (En Vivo)
Daniel Sarcos
Homenaje a la Fania : El Cantante / Usted Abusó / El Nazareno / Gitana / Periódico de Ayer / Anacaona / La Murga / Plástico / Bemb (En Vivo)
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Writer: Rubén Blades - Antonio Carlos Marques Pinto - Jose Carlos Figueiredo - Jose Maria Valenti - Henry Dávila Williams - José Manuel Ortega - Tite Curet Alonso - Willie Colón - Jose Coaro Fumero - Johny Pacheco / Composers: Rubén Blades - Antonio Carlos Marques Pinto - Jose Carlos Figueiredo - Jose Maria Valenti - Henry Dávila Williams - José Manuel Ortega - Tite Curet Alonso - Willie Colón - Jose Coaro Fumero - Johny Pacheco
Singles
℗ 2025 Independiente, Grupo Raíces de Venezuela
07-03-2025
Señor JOU
01
Señor JOU
Grupo Raíces de Venezuela
Señor JOU
03:25
Writer: Henry Martínez / Composers: Pablo Camacaro
℗ 2025 Adelmo Gauna / Escorcia Music
10-01-2025
Momposina
01
Momposina
Adelmo Gauna
Momposina
03:44
Writer: José Benito Barros Palomino / Composers: José Benito Barros Palomino
℗ 2024 Andreina Peralta / Escorcia Music
17-10-2024
Comencemos de Cero
01
Comencemos de Cero
Ina Peralta
Comencemos de Cero
03:38
Writer: Grei Rosas - Andreina Peralta / Composers: Grei Rosas - Andreina Peralta
℗ 2024 Septeto Acarey
11-10-2024
El Extranjero
01
El Extranjero
Septeto Acarey
El Extranjero
04:12
Writer: Jorge Luis Piloto
℗ 2022 Simon
15-12-2022
Bárrela Pa' Afuera
01
Bárrela Pa' Afuera
Simon
Bárrela Pa' Afuera
03:12
Writer: Erasmo Huerta - Simón Ruiz - Rafael Regginalds Aponte - Eduin Andrades / Composers: Erasmo Huerta - Simón Ruiz - Rafael Regginalds Aponte - Eduin Andrades