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Rafael Hernández Marín

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Puerto Rican musician, United States Army soldier (1891-1965)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1891 to 1965 · aged 74
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Rafael Hernández Marín was a Puerto Rican songwriter and the author of hundreds of popular songs in the Latin American repertoire. He specialized in Cuban styles, such as the canción, bolero and guaracha.

Also inDeutsch

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Rafael Hernández (left) with his brother Jesús during World War I, c. 1917.Rafael Hernández (left) with his brother Jesús during World War I, c. 1917.

Awards 2

2014Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame
1999International Latin Music Hall of Fame

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About this person

Rafael Hernández Marín was a Puerto Rican songwriter and the author of hundreds of popular songs in the Latin American repertoire. 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.”

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1891 to 1965 · aged 74
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13 languages

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