Consuelo Velázquez

Consuelo Velázquez Torres (1916–2005) was a Mexican pianist and songwriter, born in Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco. Trained as a concert pianist, she also developed a lasting career in popular song. Bésame Mucho became her best-known composition, travelling across languages and musical styles through performances by singers and instrumentalists around the world. Her wider catalogue includes songs such as Déjame quererte and Aunque tengas razón. She remained an influential figure in Mexican musical life, combining classical training with a distinctive melodic gift and expressive approach to song.