Antonio María Romeu

Antonio María Romeu
Background information
Birth nameAntonio María Romeu Marrero
Born(1876-09-11)September 11, 1876
Jibacoa, Cuba
DiedJanuary 18, 1955(1955-01-18) (aged 78)
Havana, Cuba
GenresDanzón
Occupation(s)Musician, bandleader, composer, arranger
InstrumentPiano
LabelsPanart

Antonio María Romeu Marrero (11 September 1876 – 18 January 1955) was a Cuban pianist, composer and bandleader. His orchestra was Cuba's leading charanga for over thirty years, specializing in the danzón. Throughout his career he was popularly known as El Mago de las Teclas (The Keyboard Magician).

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