Armando Manzanero

Armando Manzanero was a Mexican composer, pianist, singer, and producer whose romantic songs became enduring parts of the Mexican and Latin American popular songbook. His best-known compositions include “Somos Novios,” “Contigo Aprendí,” and “Esta tarde vi llover,” performed by artists across generations and countries. Born in 1935 and active professionally for decades, he remained one of Mexico’s most influential popular musicians until his death in 2020.