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"Música y Músicos Portorriqueños" by Fernando Callejo Ferrer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book dives into the development and evolution of music and musicians in Puerto Rico, tracing its origins from the colonial period to the early 1900s. It offers insights into the cultural landscape of Puerto Rican music, providing personal anecdotes and a critical examination of notable figures and their contributions to the musical heritage of the island. The opening of the work introduces the author's motivations for writing, particularly his deep connection to his daughter's pursuit of an artistic career in music, and outlines the two main objectives of the book: to expand upon a prior conference about musical art in Puerto Rico and to raise funds to support his daughter's studies in Milan. It discusses his challenges and the societal context that influenced the musical development in Puerto Rico, emphasizing the contributions of religious institutions and nota

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Si en el divino mármol de la gloria,
tu humilde nombre se esculpiese un día,
deberás a tu patria la alegría
de obtener tan brillante ejecutoria.

A la patria riqueña, en cuya historia
sobresalen los rasgos de hidalguía,
qué, viéndote luchar con gallardía,
la senda te allanó de la victoria.

¡Quiera Dios se realicen tus ensueños!
Y si logras triunfar en tus empeños
alcanzando tu voz fama y honores.

Con el culto a la patria por enseña,
ofréndale a tu cuna borinqueña
el soñado laurel de tus amores.

FERNANDO CALLEJO.

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