Víctor Cruz Mesa Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Víctor L. Cruz Mesa, known as Vitico, was a Cuban singer, bassist, and composer born on August 18, 1908, in Santiago de Cuba. He is recognized as a pioneer of Cuban and Latin American music in Germany. Cruz performed with Pérez Prado's orchestra and began performing in Europe in the 1960s. He settled in West Berlin in 1971 and founded the band Sugar Cane, introducing various Latin music styles to a wider audience. His signature style included a decorated double bass and Cuban cigars, which ultimately contributed to his health issues.

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Meaning of the name - Victor

conqueror, winner

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August 18, 1908 Facts

Generation Group

Víctor Cruz Mesa belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Santiago de Cuba

Place of Death: Berlin

Cause of Death: Peripheral arterial occlusive disease

Occupation: double-bassist | bassist | singer | composer

Employers: Orchester von Pérez Prado | Band Sugar Cane

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.