Francisco Ulloa (accordionist)
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- See also Francisco de Ulloa
| Francisco Ulloa | |
| Residence | Santiago, Dominican Republic |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Accordionist |
| Known for | Merengue tipico |
Francisco Ulloa is a famous merengue accordionist, specializing in Merengue tipico. He is known for his his skill and improvisation technique on the accordion, and started his career around the same time as Tatico Henriquez, which some consider to be the godfather of merengue tipico, in the 1970s. He currently resides in Santiago, Dominican Republic, and plays at private festivals, concert halls at home, and also those abroad. His sound would be considered more similar to Fefita la Grande or Agapito Pascual rather than El Prodigio or Grupo Aguakate.
