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The Ecuadorian national anthem is called “Salve, O Patria!”, or “We Salute You, Our Homeland!” The lyrics were written in 1865 by the poet Juan Leon Mera under the request of the Ecuadorian Senate. A year later, the lyrics were sent to Guayaquil so that they could be put to music by composer Antonio Neumane. Read More
Story Behind the Anthem Welcome to Story Behind the Anthem, a new series that seeks to appreciate the beauty of one of the most important symbols of a country: the national anthem. Every two weeks, we’ll focus on the music, the lyrics, and the stories of how they came to be, one beloved Latin American Read More