Who Was María Grever? Google Doodle Celebrates Mexican Composer
On 2/11/21 at 3:55 AM EST
Google Doodle celebrates María Grever, the Mexican singer and songwriter thought to be one of the country's greatest composers, on February 11. On this day in 1938, Grever recorded "Ti-Pi-Tin," which became one of her biggest hits.
She was born María Joaquina de la Portilla Torres in León, central Mexico, in the late 19th century. Her mother was Mexican and her father was Spanish and, as a child, she moved to Seville, Spain, where she studied English, French and music.
Grever's musical talent became apparent early on. She is said to have composed a holiday carol for her school at the age of four, according to