José Goles

José Goles Radnic was a Chilean composer and songwriter (March 10, 1917 - June 8, 1993) active from 1939 to 1987. He was the son of immigrants from Yugoslavia and grew up in Antofagasta. His most famous songs include "El paso del pollo", "Simbad el marino", “Póngale que póngale”, “Así es el amor”, “Evocacion”, “Sureña linda”, “Paloma torcaza” and “La gallina francolina". he also restructured the march "Adiós al 7° de Línea" in the 1930s. He also organized the Chilean composers union to recognize and enforce the rights of songwriters in their compositions In 1987, he was the first person to be honored with the designation as fundamental figures of Chilean music.