Miguelito Cuní, born Miguel Ángel Cuní Chamero on May 8, 1917, in Pinar del Río, Cuba, was a luminary in the sphere of Cuban music. As a highly celebrated sonero, his career spanned from the 1930s until his death in 1984, contributing to the establishment and proliferation of the son Cubano, a genre blending Spanish guitar and African rhythms, which laid the foundation for salsa music. Possessing a rich, impassioned baritone voice, Cuní was adept at conveying the emotive essence of the son with a natural elegance that earned him admiration and respect among peers and generations of listeners.

Throughout his illustrious career, Cuní worked with legendary bands and musicians, including Conjunto Chappottín, where he became the lead singer after the death of the iconic Arsenio Rodríguez. His collaboration with jazz luminaries, such as Chano Pozo, also speaks volumes of his versatility and significant role in an era marked by a fusion of jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Posthumously, collections of his work, such as "Perlas Cubanas: Miguelito Cuní" and "Sabor," continue to be celebrated, captivating audiences with his timeless voice and transporting them to the golden age of Cuban music. His contributions to the genre have forever solidified his status as one of the great voices of Cuban son and a cherished figure in the history of Latin American music.