191 - Maria Grever (1885-1951) - Listen - Timeline: Vermont Public

191 - Maria Grever (1885-1951)

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Maria Grever was the first Mexican, woman composer to earn international attention. You’ve probably heard her melodies and lyrics sung and performed by so many popular musicians from the United States and Latin America. We know her tunes, but very few of us know her name.

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