JULITA ROSS Yo Soy Boricua.wmv

Con Jorge Renan Y Su Conjunto. JULITA ROSS: (March 21, 1919 June 29, 1981) was a singer of Puerto Rican danzas, also known as “The Great Lady of the Danzas”.Ross was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Her parents Ramon and Clemencia moved to the Santurce section of San Juan in 1923. Ross received her primary and secondary education and graduated from the Central High School of Santurce. In 1940, she joined an artistic singing group which had a show called “Industrias Nativas” (Native Industries) and which was transmitted through the radio station “WIAC”, until 1945. During World War II, Ross entertained the troops with her voice in “USO shows” (United Service Organizations). After touring with the USO, Ross went to New York where she performed in many hispanic theaters, among which was “El Theatro Puerto Rico”. She was also heard on the radio stations “WWRL” and “WHOM”. In 1947, Ross was offered a recording contract. She recorded the boleros “Diez Años” (Ten Years) by Rafael Hernandez and “Aunque me Llores” (Even if you cry for Me) by Claudio Ferrer. In 1948, she recorded 49 danzas written by composers such as Juan Morel Campos, Manuel Gregorio Tavarez, Rafael Alers and Angel Mislan among others. In 1953, Ross returned to Puerto Rico where she received a contract from the radio station “WNEL” to do the show “La Voz de Borinquen” (The voice of Puerto Rico). This is where she was nicknamed “The Great Lady of the Danzas”. Ross’s first record was titled “Julita Ross canta Danzas …