Juan Morel Campos (May 16, 1857 – May 12, 1896), born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, was one of the composers of danzas who took that musical genre to its highest level. May 16 is the 136th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (137th in leap years). ... 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... May 12 is the 132nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (133rd in leap years). ... 1896 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Ponce, the second largest city in Puerto Rico outside of the San Juan metropolitan area is named after the Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León. ... The music of Puerto Rico has been influenced by African and European (especially Spanish) forms, and has become popular across the Caribbean and in some communities worldwide. ...

Campos began to study music at the young age of eight in Ponce under the guiadence of Antonio Egipciaco. He learned to play practically every Brass instrument. Campos was one of the founders and directors of the "Ponce Firemen's Band" (La Banda de Bombero's del Parque de Bombas de Ponce). A brass instrument is a musical instrument whose tone is produced by vibration of the lips as the player blows into a tubular resonator. ...

Later, Campos became a student of the composer Manuel Gregorio Tavarez, "The Father of the Danza". Campos' first danza composition was called "Sopapos". The influence of Tavarez, plus the particular style developed by Campos can be listened to in his music today. Manuel Gregorio Tavarez (November 16, 1843 - July 1, 1883), born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, was Puerto Ricos first renowned classical and danza composer and the inspiration behind future generations of composers. ... The music of Puerto Rico has been influenced by African and European (especially Spanish) forms, and has become popular across the Caribbean and in some communities worldwide. ...

Most of Campos' danzas were written for dances, because Campos had his own dancing orchestra, "La Lira Ponceña". He modified his compositions so that they may also be played on piano. Campos is mostly known for his danza compositions even though he also composed Waltzes, Symphonies, Marches and Overtures. This article is about the modern musical instrument. ... The waltz is a dance in 3/4 time, done primarily in closed position, the commonest basic figure of which is a full turn in two measures using three steps per measure. ... A symphony is an extended piece of music usually for orchestra and comprising several movements. ... Overture (The Who) is also a song by the rock band The Who. ...

Campos' inspiration came mostly from women and love. His great love was a lady named Mercedes Arias, but her family did not approve of their relationship (Possiblely because of racial differences). It was from that frustrated "love" that many of Campos' beautiful danzas were born. "Maldito Amor" (Damned Love) is an example. Image of a woman on the Pioneer plaque sent to outer space. ... A heart, a symbol of love Love has many meanings in English, from something that gives a little pleasure (I loved that food) to something one would die for (patriotism, pairbonding). ... A race is a distinct population of humans distinguished in some way from other humans. ...

Among his best known compositions are "Felices Dias' (Happy Days), "No Me Toques" (Do Not Touch Me), "Idilio" and "Maldito Amor" (Damned Love).

Juan Morel Campos suffered a stroke on April 26, 1896 during a concert in Ponce. He died of the stroke soon thereafter on May 16, in the City of Ponce. A stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is suddenly interrupted by occlusion (an ischemic stroke- approximately 90%of strokes) or by hemorrhage (a hemorrhagic stroke - approximately 10% of strokes). ... April 26 is the 116th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (117th in leap years). ...

Among the honors and recognitions bestowed on Juan Morel Campos are the following: The Free School of Music Juan Morel Campos in San Juan. There is a Juan Morel Campos High School in Brooklyn, New York and a Jr. High School in Ponce. There is a monument to Juan Morel Campos in the "Parque las Delicias" in Ponce. On May 23, 1984, the Government of Puerto Rico declared May 16 of every year to be celebrated as "Juan Morel Campos Day" and that November 23 be known as "The Day of the Composer". In 2001, Campos was poshumously inducted into the International Latin Music Hall of Fame. His nephew Pedro Albizu Campos went on to become a famous political leader. San Juan is the capital city of Puerto Rico. ... Japanese high school students in uniform High school, or Secondary school, is the last segment of compulsory education in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan (Republic of China) (only junior high school) and the United States. ... For other meanings, see Brooklyn (disambiguation). ... May 23 is the 143rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (144th in leap years). ... 1984 is a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... May 16 is the 136th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (137th in leap years). ... November 23 is the 327th day of the year (328th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 38 days remaining. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey Dr. Dre 2001 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Pedro Albizu Campos Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos (September 12, 1891 – April 21, 1965) born in Tenerias Village in Ponce, Puerto Rico was the son of Alejandro Albizu and Juana Campos. ...

See also

• List of famous Puerto Ricans

In Ponce, a section of the city (a barriada) is also named after him, making it another example of an honor bestowed upon Juan Morel Campos. list of famous Puerto Ricans in alphabetical order by last names, where applicable. ...