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Alberto González Rubio (1923 - 1981), the famous heartthrob actor of Cuban Radio and Television, first became prominent in radio soap operas where his deep, well-modulated voice was an instant hit especially among the female audience. Owner of an uncommon artistic talent, González Rubio embraced the difficult art of poetry from an early age and quickly earned his place of honor among the best reciters in Cuba. Cultivating all genres of poetry, he specialized in romantic verse and had been, for years, the interpreter par excellence of one of the best romantic poets in America, Jose Ángel Buesa. His dedication to dramatic art, intensely exploring the theater, radio, cinema, and television, in his profession as an actor, to Spanish-speaking audiences, did not at any time remove him from popularity. Offering recitals and keeping the poetic program "Oasis" on the air for several years, which, under the direction of Buesa, was broadcast over the airwaves of the CMQ Circuit in Havana. The poems that appear in "Mensaje de Amor" (Message of Love) have been expressly selected to please lovers of good poetic taste and in their interpretation, Alberto Gonzalez Rubio has put the best of his artistic temperament and his talent as an eminent reciter. This vintage poetic recital by Alberto Gonzalez Rubio, as a true gift of art, satisfied the fervent desire of his thousands of admirers throughout the continent and around the world. This rare historic recording has been newly remastered for this exclusive release.