Consuelo Velazquez: The Voice Behind 'Besame Mucho'
Mexican composer, concert pianist, and author, best known for writing one of the most recorded songs in history.Consuelo Velazquez was a classically trained pianist who achieved global fame for composing the iconic bolero 'Besame Mucho' in her teens. Born in Ciudad Guzmán, Mexico, she studied at the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico City. Beyond her legendary song, she composed numerous others, performed as a concert pianist, served as a federal deputy in the Mexican Congress, and was ...