He was a prolific composer of songs and music for stage and film. His works in Afro-Cuban and Cuban rhythms are still very famous. They include "Siboney" ("Canto Siboney"), "Comparsa", "Malagueña" and "The Breeze And I" ("Andalucía"). In 1942, his great hit, "Always in my heart" ("Siempre en mi Corazon") was nominated for an Oscar for Best Song. Lecuona wrote music for stage and screen. His own musical stage show, "María la O", premiered in Havana on March 1, 1930.