Oscar Hernandez

Oscar Hernandez was born on March 22, 1954 in New York. Founder of the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, as well as being its music director and pianist. He won a 2005 Grammy for Best Salsa Album.
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Popular As Oscar Hernandez
Occupation Composer
Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born March 22, 1954 (New York)
Birthday March 22
Town/City New York
Nationality New York

🌙 Zodiac

Oscar Hernandez’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Oscar Hernandez was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.

About

Founder of the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, as well as being its music Director and Pianist. He won a 2005 Grammy for Best Salsa Album.

Before Fame

His brother kept a piano in the basement of their apartment building and local Musicians would hold jam sessions around it. He learned much from those Musicians, and they would provide him with his only formal training.

Trivia

He wrote commercial jingles for Dunkin' Donuts, General Motors, and CoverGirl and also played piano for the theme to "Sex and the City," HBO's popular series.

Family Life

His family came to the United States in the 1940s from Puerto Rico and resided in the South Bronx, a ghetto in which many Latinos lived at the time.

Associated With

He arranged and produced the music for the Broadway musical based on gang member Salvador Agron's life, "The Capeman," at the request of Paul Simon.

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