Ernesto Lecuona

Ernesto Lecuona

composer

BIRTHDAY August 6, 1895
BIRTH SIGN Leo
BIRTHPLACE Guanabacoa, Cuba
AGE ? years old
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ABOUT ERNESTO LECUONA

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

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

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

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

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