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Rafael Hernández

Rafael Hernández

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24 Oct 1892
11 Dec 1965
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Biography

Rafael Hernández Marín (October 24, 1892 – December 11, 1965) was a Puerto Rican songwriter, author of hundreds of popular songs in the Latin American repertoire. He specialized in Puerto Rican 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". Rafael Hernández Marín was born in the town of Aguadilla, Puerto Ric...

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Rafael Hernández Marín

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