Did you know that Pedro Ortiz Davila, better known a Davilita, sang the first version of Rafael Hernandez’s tear welling ode to Puerto Rico, Lamento Borincano? Or that Davilita was an ardent supporter of the Partido Nationalista Puerto Rico, and he sang and composed songs in support of the island’s independence movement? The prolific and beloved vocalist worked with the likes of Rafael Hernandez, Pedro Flores, Daniel Santos and Felipe ‘La Voz’ Rodriguez. Though his name is scarcely mentioned today, and his contributions are often overlooked, Davilita’s voice is one that should be upheld and his contributions to Puerto Rican music should be more throughly examined. So that is what we’re doing on today’s show, learning about the life, legacy and music of Pedro Ortiz Davila, better known as Davilita.