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1890–1968 · San Sebastián · Music • Composition

Puerto Rican composer and musician associated with San Sebastián whose musical work contributed to Puerto Rico's cultural heritage. Acosta, Juan F. (1890--1968), musician, composer, and music teacher, was born on May 27, 1890 in San Sebastián. Acosta wrote over 844 musical pieces, including 127 religious hymns. Among Acosta's may composition are "Bajo La Sombra de un Pino" (Under the Shade of a Pine), "Asi es la Vida" (That's Life), and "Glorias del Pasado" (Glories of the Past). Acosta died in 1968 and buried in Quebradillas.