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Miguelito Miranda
(Manati, Puerto Rico, September 16, 1916 - Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, April 14, 2017) was a trumpet player, orchestra conductor, arranger and Puerto Rican composer of boleros, dances and danzones. He was also known as "Miguelito Miranda" and as "La Trumpeta de Oro" . His career spans more than fifty years. He was considered the best trumpet player in Puerto Rico. He was named ManatÃ's Favorite Son, on January 8, 2007, "for his outstanding participation in the world of music, harvesting laurels for his native land for his performances and compositions"