Carmen Delia Dipini (November 18, 1927-August 4, 1998) born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico, was a singer of boleros.

Born in the small town of Naguabo, Dipini entertained her family and friends as a child, with her singing. She attended the Eugenio Brac Elementry School. One of teachers, Mrs. Brenes, realized that Dipini was talented as a singer and encouraged her 7 year old student to become a singer. In 1941, when she was 14 years old, she went with her parents to San Juan with the intention of participating in a radio talent show. That's how she made her radio singing debut, on the radio program of Rafael Quiñones Vidal.

In 1948, Dipini who had befriended fellow Puerto Rican singer, Ruth Fernandez , left for New York upon her friends' recommendation. In New York, she participated and won the first place prize in a talent show held at the Triboro Theater. Part of the prize was a singing contract with Johnny Albino and The San Juan Trio. She recorded and had her first "hit" "El Día que nací yo" (The Day I was Born) with the Trio.

While in New York she worked in various theaters and nightclubs. She received an offer from another recording company, Casa Seeco and recorded a Tango titled "Besos de Fuego" (Kisses of Fire) which earned her international acclaim. She later joined Johnny Rodriguez's band for whom she sang and recorded the following songs: "Fichas Negras" (Black Chips), "Son Amores" (Loves), "Dimelo" (Tell Me), "Experiencia", "Si No Vuelves" (If You Don't Return) and 'No Es Venganza" (It's Not Vengence).

She had hundreds of fans in places such as Venezuela and Mexico. Dipini lived in Mexico for seven years and was contracted by both Columbia Records and RCA Records. One of her "hits" with RCA was "Especialmente para Tí" (Especially for You).

When she returned to Puerto Rico, she joined Tito Rodriguez and later recorded "Somos el Projimo", which was the Hispanic version of "We Are The World". She also recorded a tribute to Sylvia Rexach with the cuartet, Los Hispanos. Among her last recordings were the songs "Amor Perdido" (Lost Love) and "Congoja". She had made over 30 Albums in her lifetime.

Carmen Delia Dipini died on August 4, 1998 and is buried in the Braulio Dueno Colon Cementry of Bayamon.

The City of Bayamon dedicated an artistic center to Dipini named "Cafe Theater Carmen Delia Dipini". On 2002, Carmen Delia Dipini was inducted into the International Latin Music Hall of Fame.

See also

• List of famous Puerto Ricans