Musicians Born in 1596
- Jan 5 Henry Lawes, English composer, born in Dinton, United Kingdom (d. 1662)
- Dec 3 Nicolo Amati, Italian violin maker (Stradivari & Guarneri), born in Cremona, Italy (d. 1684)
Musicians Who Died in 1596
- May 6 Giaches de Wert, Franco-Flemish composer of madrigals, dies at approximately 60
- Dec 27 Pietro Pontio, Italian composer (Ragionamento di Musica), dies at 64
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