José María Obaldía
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José María Obaldía (Spanish: [xoˈse maˈɾia oβalˈðia]; 16 August 1925 – 16 July 2025) was a Uruguayan teacher, writer and lexicographer. He is the author of song lyrics performed by Los Olimareños and other musical groups. He presided over the Academia Nacional de Letras del Uruguay (National Academy of Letters of Uruguay) between 1999 and 2003.[1]
Obaldía was born in Treinta y Tres on 16 August 1925. His poems have been sung by several important Uruguayan singers, such as Los Olimareños, Teresita Minetti, Los del Yerbal, Wilson Prieto, Ricardo Comba, etc.[2]
Obaldía presided over the National Academy of Uruguay from 1999 to 2003.[3]
Obaldía died aged 99, on 16 July 2025.[4] He was the father of television presenter María Inés Obaldía.[5]
