Sylvia Rexach
Puerto Rican comedy scriptwriter, poet, singer and composer of boleros (1922-1961)
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Summary
Sylvia Rexach was born on January 22, 1922[1], in Santurce[2]. She died on October 20, 1961[3], in San Juan[4]. She worked as a singer[5], composer[6], songwriter[7], poet[8], and writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (132 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: Spanish[12]
- Occupation: music critic[13]
- Educated at: University of Puerto Rico[14]
- Award received: International Latin Music Hall of Fame[15]
- Sex or gender: female[16]
- Genre: music of Puerto Rico[17]
- Military branch: Women's Army Corps[18]
- Family name: Rexach[19]
- Given name: Sylvia[20], Regina[21]
- Described at URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/16/obituaries/sylvia-rexach-overlooked.html[22]
- Instrument: voice[23]
- Described by source: Overlooked No More: Sylvia Rexach, Puerto Rican Singer and Composer[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Birth name: Sylvia Regina Rexach Gonzalez[26]
- Name in native language: Sylvia Rexach González[27]
- Second family name in Spanish name: González[28]
- Copyright representative: SPACEM[29]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[30]
Why It Matters
Sylvia Rexach is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Sylvia Rexach born?
Sylvia Rexach's place of birth was Santurce[2].
Where did Sylvia Rexach die?
Sylvia Rexach passed away in San Juan[4].
What did Sylvia Rexach do for work?
Sylvia Rexach worked as a singer[5], composer[6], songwriter[7], poet[8], and writer[9].
Where did Sylvia Rexach go to school?
Sylvia Rexach was educated at University of Puerto Rico[14].
What awards did Sylvia Rexach receive?
Honors received include International Latin Music Hall of Fame[15].