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**Teresín Jaén** Teresín Jaén, born on June 23, 1942, in La Palmira, Los Santos, was the most popular Panamanian cumbia musician of the 20th century. He grew up in El Sesteadero, where his father worked in agriculture. From an early age, he displayed talent on the accordion, often using his brother Salvador's instrument. His early performances featured songs like "Me Voy Con Soledad" and "Comiendo Caramelos." Jaén's first performance took place in the 1950s in Quindi, where he filled in for his injured brother. He later played the churuca for 25 cents and ventured outside Los Santos for his first performance in Chiriquí. In 1961, he released his debut record, "Rosa / Borracho Y Amanecido," which sold 20,000 copies, a record at the time in Panama. Nicknamed "El Zurdito De Oro" and "El Taquillero," he was known for his sold-out shows and was one of the highest-paid accordionists, earning $20,000 in four days during the Carnaval of 1975. Despite his fame, Jaén struggled with personal issues, including alcoholism and managing his popularity. He had many children with various partners, and by the early 1990s, he faced poverty, abandonment by family and friends, and lived alone in a deteriorating home

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