José Padilla
Born: 28th May 1889, Almeria, Spain
Died: 25th October 1960, Madrid, Spain
Nationality: Spanish
José Padilla Sánchez popularly known as Maestro Padilla, was a famous Spanish composer and pianist. He was best known for the songs La Violetera and El Relicario, popularized by cuplé singer Raquel Meller, and the pasodoble Valencia.
He became famous in France as he composed songs for the Moulin Rouge, like Ça c'est Paris. La Violetera was adapted by Charlie Chaplin for the soundtrack of City Lights (1931).
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