Miguel Matamoros, born on May 8, 1894, in Santiago de Cuba, was a Cuban musician and composer. He began his musical journey at age 16 by composing "El Consejo", a bolero. In 1925, he formed the Trio Matamoros with Siro Rodríguez and Rafael Cueto, marking a significant breakthrough in his career. The trio's first recording was released in 1928, and they went on to perform extensively across Latin America and the United States. In 1960, Matamoros retired from his musical career following a tour of the United States. He passed away on April 15, 1971, in Santiago de Cuba. Posthumously, his music has been celebrated by various artists, including Compay Segundo and Omara Portuondo.
