He was born on August 6, 1895 in Guanabacoa, near Havana.
We remember him for "Malaguena", "Siboney," "Always in My Heart", "Andalucia" and so many others.
He is buried in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY.
Back in 2013, we recalled Lecuona's life and music with Fernando Hernandez, author.
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