Avelino Muñoz Explained

Avelino Muñoz (December 20, 1912 – January 24, 1962) was a Panamanian musician and composer.

Early life

Muñoz was born in Panama to José Muñoz Moyeja and Clotilde Barrios.^[1] He grew up in their musical household, where all brothers learned how to play the piano. Avelino became a composer, organist and writer.

Career

His career began in Panama, scoring silent films. In 1938, Avelino made his first record.^[2] He curated an ensemble of musicians. Muñoz received inspiration from and inspired others through collaborations with artists such as Armanda Boza,^[3] Silvia de Grasse, and Fernando Fernández Reyes.^[4]

Personal life

He was the father of Puerto Rican writer, sportscaster, actor, and musical promoter Avelino Muñoz Stevenson.^[5] He died on January 24, 1962, due to a cerebral hemorrhage.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Avelino Muñoz, su talento y su música. 2018-07-10. La Estrella de Panamá. es. 2019-03-12.
2. Web site: "AVELINO MUÑOZ: PIANISTA Y ORGNISTA PANAMEÑO DE ANTAÑO". 2010-03-01. EL BLOG DEL BOLERO. es-ES. 2019-03-12.
3. Web site: Armando Boza - Panama'a Big Band Legend. Reid. Lydia. August 25, 2010. The Silver People Heritage. March 13, 2019.
4. Web site: Fernando Fernández discography. RateYourMusic. 2019-03-13.
5. Web site: Fallece Avelino Muñoz Stevenson. 2019-06-21. Primera Hora. en. 2019-07-03.