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    Simon Diaz
    Simon Diaz

    Singer and Grammy Award winning composer of Venezuelan music, born August 8, 1928 in Barbacoas, Venezuela, died February 19, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Also known as Tío Simón in his native country.

    The song "Caballo Viejo" is his best known international hit and is featured in the song "Bamboleo" by the Gipsy Kings.
    Brother of Joselo, father of Simón H. Díaz and Bettsimar Díaz

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