Rafael Hernández Marín
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Hernández and the second or maternal family name is Marín.
Rafael Hernández Marín (October 24, 1892 – December 11, 1965) was a Puerto Rican songwriter, and author of hundreds of popular songs in the Latin American repertoire.[1] He specialized in Cuban styles such as the canción, bolero and guaracha. Among his most famous compositions are "Lamento Borincano", "Capullito de alhelí", "Campanitas de cristal", "Cachita", "Silencio", "El cumbanchero", "Ausencia" and "Perfume de gardenias".
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Birth name | Rafael Hernández Marín |
Born | (1892-10-24)October 24, 1892 Aguadilla, Captaincy General of Puerto Rico |
Died | December 11, 1965(1965-12-11) (aged 73) San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Genres | Canción, bolero, guaracha, lamento |
Occupation(s) | Composer |
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