Photo: Secretaría de Cultura CDMX / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Agustín Lara is, to me, one of those composers whose work outlives every fact in his biography. Granada and Solamente una vez are sung across the world by people who may never know his name, which is the truest measure of a songwriter. Born in Mexico City in 1897 and gone in 1970, he poured an aching romanticism into the bolero that still feels alive. The first time I heard his melodies I felt something tighten in my chest before I understood a single lyric. His Hall of Fame honors only confirm what the music already proves: he carried an entire culture in his songs.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Agustín Lara
- Name (Japanese)
- アグスティン・ララ
- Reading
- あぐすてぃん・らら
- Born
- October 30, 1897 – November 6, 1970
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / singer / actor / songwriter / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1999 International Latin Music Hall of Fame
- 2014 Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame
- 1971 Gold Medal for Tourism Merit
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Granada | — | |
| Notable work | Solamente una vez | — |
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agust%C3%ADn%20Lara
Frequently asked questions
When was Agustín Lara born?
October 30, 1897 – November 6, 1970.
Where is Agustín Lara from?
Agustín Lara is from Mexico City, Mexico.
What does Agustín Lara do?
Agustín Lara works as composer, singer, actor, songwriter, film actor.
What is Agustín Lara known for?
Notable works include Granada, Solamente una vez.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.