Rafael Bolívar Coronado

Rafael Bolívar Coronado was a Venezuelan composer and author. He was born on 6 June 1884 in Villa de Cura, Aragua State.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Bolívar and the second or maternal family name is Coronado.

Bolívar is best known for writing the lyrics of the popular joropo song Alma Llanera, in conjunction with composer Pedro Elías Gutiérrez.

Bolívar died on 31 January 1924 in Barcelona, Spain at the age of 39, following complications from influenza.

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