Fernando “Nanino” Díaz Cutillas

Fernando 'Nanino' Díaz Cutillas became linked to the audiovisual history of Canarian folklore through his role in Tenderete. He was the programme's first host and its director and presenter from its launch in 1971, work that proved decisive in the television consolidation of the archipelago's popular music.

His public profile is best understood through cultural communication: Tenderete brought groups, parrandas, singers and traditional repertories before a broad audience. His memory is preserved through tributes and memorial programmes broadcast on public television, as well as through the Fundación Nanino Díaz Cutillas, linked to the Casa-Huerta or Casa del Obispo in Ingenio.

Popularly known as Nanino, he also made reports on traditional crafts for TVE Canarias.