About José Marín
Lived 1615 – 1699 (aged 83–84). José Marín was a Spanish composer, guitarist, classical guitarist, catholic priest and opera singer.
José Marín (ca. 16191699) was a Spanish Baroque harpist, guitarist, cantor, and composer noted for his secular songs, tonos humanos.
In 1644 he entered the Royal Convent of La Encarnación in Madrid as a tenor. He was a priest and cantor of the capilla real under Felipe IV and Carlos II. His career was marked by scandals and murder. He was sentenced to prison but escaped to regain respectability.
Works Website: http://www.JoseMarin.com Songs Corazon que en prision possibly refers to his own imprisonment. Theatre music music for zarzuelas by the dramatist Juan Bautista Diamante.
Selected discography José Marin, "Tonos humanos", Montserrat Figueras, Arianna Savall, Rolf Lislevand, et al. Alia Vox AVSA9802
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Who was José Marín?
Spanish singer, guitarist and composer
When was José Marín born?
José Marín was born in 1615 in Madrid.
When did José Marín die?
José Marín died on 8 March 1699 in Madrid.
What was José Marín's occupation?
José Marín was a composer, guitarist, classical guitarist, catholic priest and opera singer.
What nationality was José Marín?
José Marín was Spanish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: José Marín (composer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Marín. https://biography.guide/jose-marin/
MLA: "José Marín." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-marin/.
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