Ep. 84 Juan Morel Campos: Danza composer, multi instrumentalist, musical genius

Though he’s rarely mentioned, Juan Morel Campos was one of the greatest composers in Puerto Rican history. Morel Campos is credited with writing over 350 Puerto Rican Danzas, he also played almost every brass instrument and founded the Ponce Municipal Band in 1883, (a band that still exists today). In his short but prolific career, Morel Campos left an unforgettable mark on Puerto Rican music.

Songs:

Felices Dias – Rafael Hernandez

Sin Ti Jamas – Rafael Hernandez

Conversación – Rafael Hernandez

Di que me amas – Rafael Hernandez

No me toques – Rafael Alers

Viva la Pepa – Rafael Alers

Laura y Georgina – Rafael Alers

La Rutina – Jesús María Sanromá

Acuérdate de mí – Jesús Maria Sanromá

Mi Perla – Rafael Hernandez

La Bella Margot – Rafael Hernandez

Maldito Amor – Rafael Hernández

La Generosa – Rafael Alers

El Torbellino – Rafael Alers

Perla de mi Patria – Rafael Alers

No me toques – Jesús María Sanromá

Idilio – Jesús María Sanromá

Mascaras Alegres – Rafael Hernandez

Leave a comment