Spanish guitarist Antonio Cadenas turned 101 in May of 2021. 1919 saw his birth in Terque, Spain. The tale of Cadenas and his musical experiences are extraordinary and one-of-a-kind.

He is the living example of the well-known proverb ‘Age is just a number.’ In addition to having experienced the strain of time, he also has Alzheimer’s disease.

Even with Alzheimer’s disease, Cadenas is still able to practice his piano skills and remember musical theory.

Cadenas is an exceptionally skilled pianist who remains unfazed by these obstacles, as demonstrated by his performance of Juan D’Arienzo’s Lagrimas y sonrisas.

D’Arienzo first made the tune Lagrimas y sonrisas available in 1936. Tears and Smiles is how the title is translated.

Now that his son and his family are taking care of him, Cadenas lives with them. He is seated in front of his piano in a room next to his son.

He follows his son to the piano and starts to play. After his initial prompt, he plays the song effortlessly

on the piano without any difficulty. His son beams and gives him a standing ovation after his performance.

When he was younger, his mother and the priests from a nearby cathedral gave him his first piano lessons. Cadenas took a sabbatical from music between 1942 and 1946 to serve in the military.

After serving in the military, Cadenas’ love of music returned, and he continued to work as an educator until his retirement in the 1980s.

Cadenas’ musical ability is a tribute to those artists who play for the joy of others even in the face of adversity and carry on with their craft.

The ability of music to heal both performers and listeners is demonstrated by Cadenas’ unwavering dedication and natural talent.