Ernesto Lecuona

Composer

Birthday August 6, 1895

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Guanabacoa, Cuba

DEATH DATE Nov 29, 1963 (68)

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About

Composed over 600 songs and musical compositions for both stage and film.

Before Fame

He began learning how to play the piano when he was a young boy.

Trivia

He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song for Always in My Heart in 1942.

Family Life

His sister was Ernestina Lecuona, who was also a composer.

Associated With

His music was mostly introduced to American audiences by Desi Arnaz.