Olga Guillot (October 9, 1922 – July 12, 2010) was a Cubansinger who was known as the 'queen of bolero' In 1954, she recorded her song "Miénteme" ("Lie to Me") which became a hit across Latin America and earned her three consecutive awards back home in Cuba as Cuba's best female singer.
1958 proved to be an important year for Guillot, as she toured Europe for the first time, performing in Italy, France, Spain and Germany. She sang alongside the legendary Édith Piaf at a concert held in Cannes.
Guillot sang in 1964 at New York's famed Carnegie Hall, becoming the first Latin artist to sing there. Guillot continued touring for the next forty years, releasing over fifty albums and winning numerous awards for her achievements in the music world.
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