About Francisco "Pancho" Lara
Lived 1900 – 1989 (aged 88). Francisco "Pancho" Lara was a Salvadoran musician and composer.
Francisco Antonio Lara Hernández (December 3, 1900, in Santa Ana – May 5, 1989, in San Salvador) was a Salvadoran musician and composer, who was one of the most important songwriters of El Salvador. thumb Bust of Francisco “pancho” Lara He served for over 25 years as Supervisor of Music education in all of the Salvadoran territory. Cited as his country's best known musician, he was noted for his folk song El carbonero, which remains part of the El Salvador's national identity. Today, the anthropological museum of San Salvador has a music section dedicated to him.
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Who was Francisco "Pancho" Lara?
Salvadoran musician and composer (1900 - 1989)
When was Francisco "Pancho" Lara born?
Francisco "Pancho" Lara was born on 3 December 1900 in Santa Ana.
When did Francisco "Pancho" Lara die?
Francisco "Pancho" Lara died on 5 May 1989 in San Salvador.
What was Francisco "Pancho" Lara's occupation?
Francisco "Pancho" Lara was a musician and composer.
What nationality was Francisco "Pancho" Lara?
Francisco "Pancho" Lara was Salvadoran.
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