About José de Cascante
Lived 1646 – 1702 (aged 55–56). José de Cascante was a Colombian and Spanish composer, organist, chapelmaster and catholic priest.
Caricature of José de Cascante, from the manuscript of one of his works.
José Cascante, José de Cascante or Joseph Cascante (ca. 1618-1630 – December 1702) was a Colombian Baroque composer and organist.
Biography Born in Bogotá, he was appointed in 1646 as the maestro de capilla of that city's cathedral for many years, until his death, and oversaw the installation of its organ. His output consisted of villancicos; his work was important for native Americans and immigrants to develop popular genres later in history, such as the bambuco, the torbellino, the guabina, the pasillo, the danza, and the contradanza, among others.
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Who was José de Cascante?
Colombian composer
When was José de Cascante born?
José de Cascante was born in 1646 in Bogotá.
When did José de Cascante die?
José de Cascante died on 11 December 1702 in Bogotá.
What was José de Cascante's occupation?
José de Cascante was a composer, organist, chapelmaster and catholic priest.
What nationality was José de Cascante?
José de Cascante was Colombian and Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José de Cascante. https://biography.guide/jose-de-cascante/
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