versions by contemporary singers such as Marc Anthony and Placido Domingo. The song's success launched the careers of three major Puerto Rican artists: songwriter Rafael Hernandez, bandleader Canario (Manuel Jimenez) and singer Davilita (Pedro Ortiz Davila), who was just 18 when he recorded the song.
Manuel Jimenez, 26, of nearby Sunnyside, Wash., already has earned certification as a licensed nurse practitioner. He is currently working at a nursing home while continuing his studies to go on to dental school.
In one instance, prosecutors said Marty Michaels, known as "Casper," and another Azusa 13 member punched a black man in January 2000 while using a racial epithet. In April 2010, Manuel Jimenez yelled a racial slur at a black high school student returning home from a track meet, the indictment said.
instance, prosecutors said Marty Michaels, known as "Casper," and another Varrio Azusa 13 member punched a black man in January 2000 while using a racial epithet. In April 2010, Manuel Jimenez yelled a racial slur at a black high school student returning home from a track meet, the indictment said.