The only virgin whose cherry he didn’t pick is Our Lady of the Rosary, who accompanies him on the road, Colombian accordionist Anibal Velasquez, proud father of 46 and grandfather of 300,.
All the other virgins that crossed his path soon lost their innocence, the 74-year-old devout Catholic claims.
Velasquez has been a living legend for his use of his cumbia-style accordion playing over salsa rhythms since he started recording for the legendary Discos Fuentes record label in the second half of the 20th century.