Esteban Daza (or Estevan Daça) (b. Valladolid, c. 1537 - d. there, between 1591 and 1596) was a Spanish composer and vihuelist of the Renaissance. He was one of the last major vihuelists of the 16th century, as the instrument's popularity was eclipsed by that of the guitar. Daza came from a middle class family, and was the youngest of thirteen children. He studied law at the University of Valladolid, where he graduated in 1563. Instead of following a regular profession, he was able to survive from the profits from his investments. El Parnaso (Parnassus) is the only known book o… read more
Esteban Daza (or Estevan Daça) (b. Valladolid, c. 1537 - d. there, between 1591 and 1596) was a Spanish composer and vihuelist of the Renaissance. He was one of the last major vihuelists of the 16th century, as the instrument's popularity was eclipsed by that of the guitar. Daza came fro… read more
Esteban Daza (or Estevan Daça) (b. Valladolid, c. 1537 - d. there, between 1591 and 1596) was a Spanish composer and vihuelist of the Renaissance. He was one of the last major vihuelists of the 16th century, as the instrument's popularity was eclipsed by that of the guitar. Daza came from a middle class family, and was the youngest of thirteen children. He s… read more