Rafael hernandez marin biography of albert einstein

Puerto Rican musician, United States Army soldier

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Hernández and the second or maternal family name is Marín.

Musical artist

Rafael Hernández Marín (October 24, – December 11, ) was a Puerto Rican songwriter and the author of hundreds of popular songs in the Latin American repertoire.^[1] 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.”

Career

Early years

Rafael Hernández Marín was born in the town of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, into a poor family, on October 24, His parents were María Hernández Marín and Miguel Angel Rosa, though he was given only his mother's surname.^[2][3] As a child, he learned the craft of cigar making, from which he made