José Marín (composer) facts for kids
José Marín (around 1619–1699) was a Spanish musician from the Baroque period. He was a talented harpist, guitarist, and composer. He was especially known for his popular secular songs called tonos humanos.
In 1644, José Marín joined the Royal Convent of La Encarnación in Madrid. He worked there as a tenor, which is a type of singer. He was also a priest and a cantor (a singer in a church choir) for the royal chapel. He served under two Spanish kings, Felipe IV and Carlos II. His life had some difficult times, but he worked hard to regain his good standing.
About José Marín
José Marín lived during the Baroque era, a time when music was very grand and expressive. He was an important figure in Spanish music. He created many beautiful songs that were enjoyed by people of his time.
His Musical Works
José Marín wrote many different types of music. He was famous for his songs, especially his tonos humanos. These were popular songs often about love or daily life.
One of his well-known songs is Corazon que en prision (Heart in prison). He also wrote music for the theatre. This included music for zarzuelas, which are Spanish musical plays. He worked with the dramatist Juan Bautista Diamante on some of these plays.
You can learn more about his music on this website: www.JoseMarin.com
See also
In Spanish: José Marín (compositor) para niños
