Aniceto Molina Aguirre (17 April 1939 – 30 March 2015) was a Colombian cumbia singer-songwriter and accordionist who began playing the instrument at the age of 12. His career lasted for more than four decades. He was popular in Latin American countries.

Life

Molina was born in El Campano, Córdoba, Colombia, and lived in Mexico City, Mexico from 1973 to 1984. In 1984, he moved to San Antonio, Texas. Some of his most successful songs include "La Cumbia Sampuesana", "El Campanero", "La Gorra" and "La Burrita". Molina formed his group "Los Sabaneros" in 1979.

Death

Aniceto Molina died on 30 March 2015 in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 75, due to a bacterial infection in his lungs. He had been hospitalized since February.

Discography