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1862
Orator and journalist Francisco María González y Quijano was born
17 de Septiembre de 1862
He was born in Remedios, Santa Clara, in September 17th, 1862 and died in Havana, in April 14th, 1926. Founder of the Cuban Revolutionary Party. Friend of José Martí. Orator, journalist, patriot, conspirer. His ability as stenographer allowed him to copy plenty of Martí speeches, which can be read today. When the Spanish colonial regimen ceased he came back to Cuba joining the Liberal Party.
1957
Pedro Luis Ferrer, composer, singer and guitarist was born.
17 de Septiembre de 1957
He was born on September 19, 1957. He studied in the Section of Music of the National School of Arts. Author of the songs: Mariposa, Boca que partes la boca, Al son del pitazo, Operación sitio, Canto negro, Cómo me gusta hablar Español, Ronda de la puerta del enemigo (text by Félix Pita Rodríguez), and others. He makes recitals and performs by radio and television. He has composed incidental music for diverse dramatic plays.
1990
Pianist, composer and arranger Lilí Martínez Griñán died
17 de Septiembre de 1990
He was born in Guantánamo, in February 16th, 1917 and died in Havana, in September 17th, 1990. He learnt to play the piano by himself and later followed some piano studies. He began playing in his hometown until 1945, when he moved to Havana, and joined the conjunto de Arsenio Rodríguez and was also arranger of this son group. When Chapottin became its conductor, he worked as arranger and pianist. Later he played in Havana night clubs. Author of boleros: “Eso si se llama querer” and “Tú no puedes dejarme”, of sones: “Mi son, mi son”, “Sazonando”, “Se acabaron lo guapos en Yateras”, “Alto Songo”, “Se quema La Maya”, and “Quimbombó”. His piano style has influenced in Cuban and Latin American instrumentists.
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