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Armando's most famous arrangement is that of "La Mora Limpia" which he arranged as a classical piece and is considered as a second national anthem in Nicaragua. In 1983, he wrote "Florecita de Mayo" which is a classical waltz he wrote for his daughter. Through his music and arrangements,
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Armando's popularity led him to start his own radio show called "Una
Guitarra de Noche" or "A Guitar of the Night." He also made appearances in National television shows everywhere he traveled.
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Central, South and North America. He also traveled to
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