El Manisero or The Peanut Vendor is a song that is one of the most popular created by a Cuban musician. There have been many takes on the tune. It makes sense why it has appeal with the Cuban sounds, and the flare of the vocals. It is very rich in movement.
History: This song has been recorded more than a hundred times. It's very popular, especially for Cuban artists to cover. One of the most popular versions still stands to be Don Azpiazu's version though with His Havana Casino band. The version was so popular that it became the first million dollar selling of a Cuban record. The original song has even achieved cultural significance in the United States, and it's about the registry. The line up of the musicians features a huge all star cast.
