Current Luminaries

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Ricardo E. Alegría (1921-2011)

Puerto Rico | Cultural anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian

Jaime Dávalos (1921-1981)

Argentina | Composer, poet

Paulo Freire (1921-1997)

Brazil | Educator, philosopher, author

Luis García Berlanga (1921-2010)

Spain | Film director, screenwriter

Carmen Laforet (1921-2004)

Spain | Novelist, cultural Journalist

Jaime León (1921-2015)

Colombia | Composer, pianist, conductor

Ramón López Velarde (1888-1921)

Mexico | Essayist, literary figure

Vasco Mariz (1921-2017)

Brazil | Musicologist, diplomat

Wilson Martins (1921-2010)

Brazil | Literary critic, cultural historian

Chico O'Farrill (1921-2001)

Cuba | Jazz performer, composer, arranger

Carlos de Oliveira (1921-1981) 

Portugal | Poet, novelist, literary critic

Emilia Pardo Bazán (1851-1921)

Spain | Novelist, literary critic, journalist

Roberto Parra Sandoval (1921-1995)

Chile | Musician, songwriter, author, folklorist

Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)

Argentina | Composer and bandoneon player

Ariel Ramírez (1921-2010)

Argentina | Pianist, folklorist

João do Rio (1881-1921)

Brazil | Journalist, novelist, playwright

Emir Rodríguez Monegal (1921-1985)

Uruguay | Literary critic, editor

Nilo Rodríguez (1921-1997)

Cuba | Composer, professor

Antonio Ruiz Soler (Antonio "El Bailarín") (1921-1996)

Spain | Flamenco dancer, choreographer, artistic director

Odilio Urfé (1921-1988) 

Cuba | Performer, conductor, musicologist