About Chucho Sanoja
Lived 1926 – 1998 (aged 72). Chucho Sanoja was a Venezuelan bandleader, composer, pianist and conductor.
Jesús "Chucho" Sanoja (September 23, 1926 – December 11, 1998) was a Venezuelan musician, pianist, composer, music director and arranger. His grandson, Jesús Alfonso Sanoja Soulés, is an audiovisual producer.
A memorable performances of the Chucho Sanoja and his orchestra was in 1953 at the inauguration of the Hotel Tamanaco in Caracas and at the 10th Conference of Foreign Ministers, held in the Venezuelan capital itself in 1954 where they shared the stage with the famous Lecuona Cuban Boys.
In 1958, Sanoja and his orchestra released the album, Lamento Náufrago (Shipwreck's Complain) on the record label Discomoda.
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Who was Chucho Sanoja?
Venezuelan musician (1926-1998)
When was Chucho Sanoja born?
Chucho Sanoja was born on 26 September 1926 in Caracas.
When did Chucho Sanoja die?
Chucho Sanoja died on 11 December 1998 in Caracas.
What was Chucho Sanoja's occupation?
Chucho Sanoja was a bandleader, composer, pianist and conductor.
What nationality was Chucho Sanoja?
Chucho Sanoja was Venezuelan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chucho Sanoja. https://biography.guide/chucho-sanoja/
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