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Bobby Capó, born Félix Roberto Manuel Rodríguez Capó on January 1, 1921, in Coamo, Puerto Rico, was a renowned singer and songwriter. He was known for blending ballads with classical music, Puerto Rican folk elements, and Andalusian music, creating memorable Latino pop songs characterized by elaborate and dramatic lyrics. Capó gained a strong reputation as a versatile singer before adopting his stage name, choosing to use his mother's less common surname instead of the more common Rodriguez. In the early 1940s, he emigrated to New York City, where he joined Xavier Cugat's orchestra and quickly became an idol throughout Latin America. In addition to his singing career, Capó was a multifaceted entertainer, serving as a television host and a technical and musical director. He was particularly celebrated for his intimate songs and was a prolific songwriter, crafting hits for many of his contemporaries. Among his notable works is "El Negro Bembón," a song that humorously addressed the racial killing of an Afro-Puerto Rican and became a hit for Cortijo y su Combo in the mid-1950s. The song was later adapted into "El Gitano Antón," which became a major hit for Catalan rumba singer Peret in Spain during the mid-1960s. Another significant song by Capó is "Sin Fe" (or "Poquita Fe"), which became popular in Puerto Rico when recorded by Felipe Rodriguez and achieved international success

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