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Alfonso Camín

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Alfonso Camín (August 2, 1890 – December 12, 1982) was a Spanish poet, writer and journalist. Recurrent themes in his work include Asturian, Afro-Cuban and Mexican culture.[1]

His most acclaimed poem, "Macorina", was famously sung by Chavela Vargas.

References

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  1. ^ Ruiz del Vizo, Hortensia; Sánchez-Boudy, José (2007). "La Habana en la memoria de Alfonso Camín". El orbe negro en la poesia: Cuba, Hispanoamerica y Estados Unidos (1st ed.). Miami, FL: Ediciones Universal. pp. 73f. ISBN 1593881061.