Adolfo Colombo

[2] Colombo was a tenor, who sang regularly with Claudio García (baritone) in the theatre and on recordings.

The zarzuelas (light one-act operettas) and bufos (ribald satirical comedy) both included songs with content about contemporary political and social events.

They played a part in the creole movement for the emancipation of slaves and the independence of Cuba.

They played a part in criticising governments, lampooning public figures and poking fun at the behaviour of men and women.

[4][5] Most of the recordings Colombo made are now lost, but lyrics have largely survived, and some have been reprinted.