Celio González (1920–2004) was a celebrated Cuban singer best known as the lead vocalist of the legendary Sonora Matancera orchestra. Renowned for his smooth phrasing and emotional intensity, González earned the nickname “El Flaco de Oro” (“The Golden Skinny One”). His repertoire spanned bolero, son, and guaracha, helping define the golden era of Cuban and Latin American popular music. With a career that influenced generations of Latin vocalists, González remains a timeless icon of romantic expression and Caribbean musical tradition.