Cri-Cri

From an early age, Francisco Gabilondo Soler found himself drawn to athletic pursuits, the study of celestial bodies, and contemporary tunes. He made his professional entrance on October 15, 1934, performing vocally during a widely popular radio program under the persona Cri-Cri. Although his initial compositions leaned toward conventional styles, he eventually channeled his creative energies into folk tunes designed for young listeners. The final airing of his broadcast program, known as El Grillito Cantor, occurred on July 30, 1961. Despite this conclusion, recordings of his melodies alongside whimsical narratives rooted in his own youthful memories continued to appear on commercially successful albums for many years afterward.

Francisco Gabilondo Soler succumbed to heart failure on December 14, 1990.