Composer, Singer, Pianist. She was born (some sources say September 14, 1885) in León, Guanajuato, Mexico. She wrote her first song at the age of 4 and worked in United States. She wrote over 850 songs in her career. She is fondly remembered for songs such as "What a Difference a Day Makes," "Júrame," "Cuando Vuelva a Tu Lado," "Te Quiero, Dijiste," "Bésame" and "Así." An operetta by Grever, entitled "Cantarito", was recently discovered. She died in New York. Her real name was María Joaquina de La Portilla Torres.
Composer, Singer, Pianist. She was born (some sources say September 14, 1885) in León, Guanajuato, Mexico. She wrote her first song at the age of 4 and worked in United States. She wrote over 850 songs in her career. She is fondly remembered for songs such as "What a Difference a Day Makes," "Júrame," "Cuando Vuelva a Tu Lado," "Te Quiero, Dijiste," "Bésame" and "Así." An operetta by Grever, entitled "Cantarito", was recently discovered. She died in New York. Her real name was María Joaquina de La Portilla Torres.
Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni
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