Panchito Riset

Francisco Hilario Riser Rincón (1910–1988), better known as Panchito Riset, was a Cuban singer, highly regarded for his interpretation of boleros in the pre-war period.

In 1933, he went to New York to sing and record with the Antobal Orchestra, replacing the singer Machín.

He performed in New York venues like La Conga and Yumurí and at the Cabaret Trovadero in California.

Riset became a US citizen and served as an artist and medical volunteer army in World War II.

Afterwards he resumed his singing career, notably at the Versailles cabaret where he performed for 18 years.