César Portillo
César Portillo de la Luz (October 31, 1922 – May 4, 2013) was a Cuban musician, lyricist and composer. Born in Havana, Cuba, Portillo is credited with founding the filin music genre. The Miami Herald described Portillo as "a fundamental author of Latin American music" and "one of Cuba's most celebrated composers". Portillo is also cited as "the most distinguished lyricist of his generation" and "one of the most prolific Cuban composers of the twentieth century". |
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | CU-324[b] | 10-in. | before 11/30/1949 | Noche cubana | Conjunto Niño Rivera | Instrumental ensemble | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Portillo, César," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/338191.
Portillo, César. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/338191.
"Portillo, César." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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Wikipedia: César Portillo de la Luz
Discogs: César Portillo
Allmusic: César Portillo
IMDb: César Portillo
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LCNAR: Portillo de la Luz, César, 1922-2013 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2003033293
Wikidata: César Portillo de la Luz - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3010495
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/26749884
MusicBrainz: César Portillo de la Luz - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/013e26fe-695d-4362-b8aa-36284bf6939a
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