VALLEJO, Francisca
Name:
VALLEJO, Francisca (1875 - 1962)
Musical genre:
Opera/Musical Theatre/Dance/Stage, Vocal Music/Art Songs
Country of birth:
United States
Country of location:
United States
Notes:
Francisca (Francesca) Vallejo McGettigan (born in 1875) was a prolific Mexican-American composer, poet, and radio host. She is remembered as the "Voice of California" and is recognized for her cultural contributions to early 20th-century music. Over her lifetime, Vallejo composed well over 1,000 songs and several operas, frequently drawing on her deep roots in California. Her works heavily focusing on regional, nostalgic, and romantic themes. Notable published titles include:
- Ocho canciones (1938)
- California (1930)
- Oh a sweet land is Ireland
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