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| Born | May 18, 1907 David, Chiriquí, Panama |
| Died | January 4, 2003 (aged 95) David, Chiriquí, Panama |
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Gonzalo Brenes Candanedo (May 18, 1907 – January 5, 2003) was a Panamanian composer, musicologist, civil servant, politician and educator. He was known for his work collecting and publishing Panamanian folk music. His compositions blended Panamanian folk songs with European classical music. He served a term in the National Assembly of Panama, and from 1953 to 1960 he was Panama's Secretary of Culture. He taught at several institutions in Panama, including serving as the Advisory Director of Panama's National Institute of Music.