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Sunday, August 3, 2008

Today's Birthday in Music: August 3 (Lauro)

1917 - Antonio Lauro, Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela; composer and guitarist

Wikipedia
Biography

Historical recording of Antonio Lauro playing "Maria Cristina," a cradle song dedicated to his granddaughter

Waltz "El Marabino", played by José Gregorio Guánchez

Labels: Antonio Lauro, birthdays, composer, guitar

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