Musical Career
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In 1954, Davilita had returned to Puerto Rico where he joined Felipe "La Voz" Rodriguez and together formed a duo. Even though Davilita's voice wasn't as sharp as when he was young, they were able to score many "hits". The duo was successful in Puerto Rico, the United States and Latin-America. In the 1960s, they together with Rafael Cortijo and El Gran Combo were able to successfully confronted the wave of rock music invading the island. In 1973, Davilita and Felipe recorded "Canciones de Pedro Flores" (The Songs of Pedro Flores) and in 1974, they recorded "Canciones de Rafael Hernández" (The Songs of Rafael Hernández). Also in 1974, Davilita, Felipe and Pellin Rodríguez (no relation to Felipe) recorded a trilogy which are considered Puerto Rican "classics". These were "La Protesta de los Reyes" (The Protest of the Wisemen), "Parranda parrandera" and "Navidad" (Christmas).
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