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Agustín Lara was born on October 30, 1897 in Mexico City, Mexico. Agustín Lara was listed as a composer, singer and songwriter. Death is recorded on November 6, 1970, at the age of 73. Awards on record include International Latin Music Hall of Fame (1999), Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame (2014) and Gold Medal for Tourism Merit (1971). Notable works include Granada and Solamente una vez.
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
- Occupation
- composer / singer / actor / songwriter / film actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1999 International Latin Music Hall of Fame
- 2014 Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame
- 1971 Gold Medal for Tourism Merit
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Granada | — | |
| Notable work | Solamente una vez | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agust%C3%ADn%20Lara
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q399318
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Agustín Lara born?
Born October 30, 1897.
When did Agustín Lara die?
Died November 6, 1970, aged 73.
Where was Agustín Lara from?
Agustín Lara was from Mexico City, Mexico.
What did Agustín Lara do?
Agustín Lara worked as composer, singer, actor, songwriter, film actor.
What was Agustín Lara known for?
Notable works include Granada, Solamente una vez.
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