Ñico Saquito

Benito Antonio Fernández Ortiz (13 February 1901 – 4 August 1982), better known as Ñico Saquito, was a Cuban trova songwriter, guitarist and singer. He is widely considered the most prolific and successful composer of guarachas, most of which he wrote during his stint as a member of Los Guaracheros de Oriente. Among his most enduring compositions are "Cuidadito compay gallo", "María Cristina", "Adiós compay gato", "Al vaivén de mi carreta", "Camina como Chencha" and "Amarrao compé".

Birth and Death Data: Born February 13, 1901 (Santiago de Cuba), Died August 4, 1982 (Havana)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1931 - 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, leader, lyricist

Notes: Ñico Saquito”s full name is Benito Antonio Fernández Ortiz. He is also credited as Antonio Fernández Ortiz or Antonio Fernández.

See Also: Benito Antonio Fernández Ortiz

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 74 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	CU-002[a]	10-in.	before 9/11/1947	Echale tierra y tápala	Orquesta Julio Gutiérrez ; Myrta Silva	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	CU-003	10-in.	before 9/11/1947	Por un besito	Orquesta Julio Gutiérrez ; Myrta Silva	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	CU-005	10-in.	before 9/16/1947	Pellízcame donde no me duela	Orquesta Julio Gutiérrez ; Myrta Silva	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	CU-007	10-in.	before 9/16/1947	Adiós comay gata	Orquesta Julio Gutiérrez ; Myrta Silva	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	CU-19[b]	10-in.	before 1/15/1948	Jaleo	Orquesta Belisario López	Instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	CU-56[b]	10-in.	before 4/27/1948	Me voy pa la Luna	Orquesta Julio Gutiérrez ; Daniel Santos	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	CU-69	10-in.	before 5/24/1948	Cosas del Company Anton	Los Guaracheros de Oriente	Male vocal and instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	CU-70[b]	10-in.	before 5/24/1948	La verdad del carretero	Los Guaracheros de Oriente	Male vocal and instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	CU-71	10-in.	before 5/17/1948	Qué bobo es Juán	Los Guaracheros de Oriente	Male vocal and instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	CU-72[b]	10-in.	before 5/17/1948	Estoy hecho tierra	Los Guaracheros de Oriente	Male vocal and instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	CU-74[b]	10-in.	before 5/25/1948	Tocale le campana	Conjunto Casino ; Roberto Espí ; Roberto Faz ; Agustín Ribot	Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal trio	composer
Victor	CU-95[b]	10-in.	before 6/1/1948	Gallo con pollo	Septeto Habanero	Vocal and instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	CU-96[b]	10-in.	before 8/29/1939	Al vaivén de mi carreta	Guillermo Portabales	Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio	composer
Victor	CU-107[a]	10-in.	before 6/24/1948	Qué humanidad	Los Guaracheros de Oriente	Male vocal and instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	CU-108[a]	10-in.	before 6/16/1948	El berrinche de María	Los Guaracheros de Oriente	Male vocal and instrumental ensemble	lyricist, composer
Victor	CU-144	10-in.	before 10/17/1939	La venganza del Perico	Trío Oriental	Vocal and instrumental trio	composer
Victor	CU-159[b]	10-in.	before 11/29/1939	La ratonera humana	Trío Oriental	Male vocal duet, with 2 guitars	composer
Victor	CU-160	10-in.	before 11/29/1939	Aflojo bastidor	Trío Oriental	Male vocal duet, with 2 guitars	composer
Victor	CU-161[b]	10-in.	before 11/29/1939	Si no soplas te soplan	Trío Oriental	Male vocal duet, with 2 guitars	composer
Victor	CU-163	10-in.	before 11/29/1939	Cochero, siga el entierro	Trío Oriental	Male vocal duet, with 2 guitars	composer
Victor	CU-181	10-in.	before 1/31/1949	Misterio	Los Guaracheros de Oriente	Male vocal and instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	CU-220[b]	10-in.	before 2/28/1949	El papalote	Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Myrta Silva	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	composer
Victor	CU-222[b]	10-in.	before 4/4/1949	Castigadora	Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Myrta Silva	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	composer
Victor	CU-225[b]	10-in.	before 4/4/1949	La cosita	Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Myrta Silva	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Victor	CU-229[b]	10-in.	before 4/4/1949	Mi cinturita	Orquesta Casino de la Playa ; Myrta Silva	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	composer

(Results 26-50 of 74 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Saquito, Ñico," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/110889.

Saquito, Ñico. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/110889.

"Saquito, Ñico." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.