José Ángel Lamas

1775–1814 (age 39)

Biography

José Ángel Lamas was a notable Venezuelan composer of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries whose musical compositions contributed to the cultural development of Venezuela. His work reflected the musical traditions and artistic sensibilities of the colonial and early republican periods in South America.

Lamas' legacy as a composer demonstrates his artistic contributions to Venezuelan musical heritage and his role in the development of music during a formative period in the region's history.