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Rafael Hernández

visual
Aliases
Grupo Hernández
Rafael Hernández y su Orquesta del Grillon
Personal name
Rafael Hernández Marin
Born
October 24, 1892
Died
December 11, 1965
Country
Puerto Rico
IPI
00013960794 33 works
00076137177 1 work
Affiliation
BMI
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Composer of Puerto Rican popular music and one of Puerto Rico's most famous sons. John F. Kennedy gave him the nickname "Mr. Cumbanchero". Puerto Rico has honored his memory by naming public buildings, avenues and schools after him. The airport of Aguadilla is named after him: Rafael Hernández Airport
Member of
Grupo Victoria Leader
Ranking
685th most covered composer/author
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