Jump to content

José Goles

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
José Goles
Background information
Birth nameJosé Goles Radnic
BornMarch 10, 1917
Antofagasta, Chile
OriginChile
DiedJune 8, 1993(1993-06-08) (aged 76)
Santiago, Chile
OccupationComposer
Years active1939-1987

José Goles Radnic (March 10, 1917 - June 8, 1993) was a Chilean composer and songwriter active from 1939 to 1987. He was the son of immigrants from Yugoslavia and grew up in Antofagasta. His most famous songs include "El paso del pollo", "Simbad el marino", “Póngale que póngale”, “Así es el amor”, “Evocacion”, “Sureña linda”, “Paloma torcaza” and “La gallina francolina ". He also organized the Chilean composers union to recognize and enforce the rights of songwriters in their compositions.[1] In 1987, he was the first person to be honored with the designation as fundamental figures of Chilean music.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "José Goles". Musica Popular. Retrieved February 18, 2021.