José Silvestre White Lafitte was born January 17, 1836, in Matanzas, Cuba and died March 15, 1918 in Paris, France, also known as Joseph, was a famous Cuban violinist and composer. His father Don Carlos White was Spanish and his … Continue reading – JOSÉ WHITE LAFFITE, famous Cuban Violinist and Composer. (Born: Matanzas). Video. (II) – JOSÉ WHITE LAFFITE, Famoso Violinista y Compositor. (Nacido en Matanzas). Video.