Description: (Singer, Composer)
Pedro Altamiranda Félez was a renowned Panamanian singer and composer recognized for his Carnival songs that explored Panama's culture and politics. He incorporated humorous Panamanian slang into his lyrics, which resonated with audiences of all ages and made him widely popular. Altamiranda's music often addressed controversial political issues, leading to censorship by different governments, including the Manuel Noriega dictatorship. Inspired by Calypso, salsa, and Carnival Brass and Drum bands, Altamiranda's compositions made a lasting impact on Panamanian culture, with some of his phrases becoming part of the local language.