Tejano Cumbia Legend Fito Olivares Passes Away at 75.

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Fito Olivares, the noted Tejano saxophonist known for hits like "Juana La Cubana," died at the age of 75 at his home in Houston. He was diagnosed with cancer last year. Olivares started playing professionally in his teens and formed Olivares y su Grupo La Pura Sabrosura with his brothers in 1980. In addition to playing the saxophone, he also played accordion, wrote songs and occasionally sang. Fans and officials, including Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, paid tribute to the musician on social media.
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