Reinaldo Hierrezuelo La O, better known professionally as Rey Caney, was a Cuban singer, guitarist and tresero. He was born December 30, 1926, in Santiago de Cuba. Rey Caney led the essential Cuarteto Patria for some time.
Rey Caney was one of Cuba’s musical celebrities. Together with his brother Lorenzo he formed the duo named Los Compadres that toured around the world. Caney was also a member of the Sonora Matancera, sharing his voice with Celia Cruz and Celio González. He used to be Beni Moré’s replacement at the “Alibar” Havana cabaret.
Caney performed in the U.S. with Arsenio Rodríguez, Machito and Joe Valle.
Rey Caney was a co-founder of La Vieja Trova Santiaguera.
He died on February 23, 2016, in Havana, Cuba
Discography:
Vieja Trova Santiaguera (NubeNegra, 1994)
Gusto y Sabor (NubeNegra, 1995)
Hotel Asturias (NubeNegra, 1996)
La Manigua (Virgin, 1998)
Boleros de toda una vida (Warner Music Spain, 1999)
Domino (Virgin, 2000)
El Balcón del Adiós (Virgin, 2002)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.