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Gabino Ezeiza

1858–1916

Argentina

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Gabino Ezeiza, nicknamed El Negro Ezeiza (February 3, 1858 – October 12, 1916), was an Argentine musician. Ezeiza was one of the greatest performers in the art of the payada. He became renowned, both in his native land and in Uruguay, after a memorable encounter with Oriental payador Juan de Nava, who carried at the time a certain halo of invincibility.

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