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Rubn FuentesRubn Fuentes is a classical violinist and composer, who is best known for his contributions to mariachi music. In 1944, he joined Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitln as a violinist and later as a music adjuster. In 1955 Fuentes stopped performing in the group, but he maintains his position as producer, musical arranger and musical director until today. As such, he had a profound influence on Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan and mariachi music in general. Rubn Fuentes wrote dozens of Mexican standards including "La Negra," "La Culebra," "Las Alazanas," "Como Si Nada," "La Bikina," "Que Bonita Es Mi Tierra," "Flor Sin Reteo," "Ni Princesa Ni Esclava" and "Camino Real de Colima" (many composed with Silvestre Vargas). Fuentes also produced several of Linda Ronstadt's traditional Latin albums. His songs have been performed by Vikki Carr, Pedro Infante, Marco Antonio Muniz and Javier Solis, among others. External links
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