Alí Rafael Primera Rosell, known as Ali Primera, was born on October 31, 1941, in Coro, Venezuela. He began his musical career while studying chemistry at the Universidad Central de Venezuela, initially composing and performing songs for enjoyment. His breakthrough came with "Humanidad" and "No Basta Rezar", which he performed at a protest music festival in 1967. From 1969 to 1973, Primera lived in Europe, releasing his debut album Vamos Gente De Mi Tierra. Upon returning to Venezuela, he founded the label Cigarrón and became politically active with the Partido Comunista de Venezuela and MAS (Movimiento Al Socialismo). He died in a car accident on February 16, 1985. His music was declared part of Venezuela's national heritage in 2005.
