La Lupe nickname(s):
La Lupe, La Yiyiyi, "la Reina del Latin Soul"
La Lupe date of birth:
December 23, 1939
How old was La Lupe when died?
52
Where was La Lupe born?
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
When did La Lupe die?
February 29, 1992
What is La Lupe nationality?
American
What is La Lupe's occupation?
Singer
What genre is La Lupe's work?
Salsa, Bolero
Short Biography
La Lupe (born Guadalupe Victoria Yolí ) (Santiago de Cuba, 23 December 1939 – Bronx, New York City, New York, 29 February 1992), was a Cuban singer of several musical genres: boleros, guarachas and Latin soul in particular. Known for her energetic, sometimes controversial performances, she is considered by many to be one of the leading singers in the salsa music genre.