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Villazon is the son of Crispín Villazón de Armas y Clara Aponte López. He married Aida
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Villazon spent his childhood in the city
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by Fabian
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In 1985 he teamed up with accordion player
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written by composer Rafael
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to study in the
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In 1986 Villazon joined with accordion player Raul Martinez to record two albums,
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by Franco Arguelles. This album earned a Disco de Oro for its sales and a second
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