Yradier, Sebastian (1809-1865), is a Spanish composer. He is known primarily for his habaneras, especially the one titled "La Paloma", written around 1860 after a visit to Cuba. "La Paloma" was extremely popular in both Spain and America (especially Mexico), where it was responsible for the great popularity achieved by the habanera. Yradier died in obscurity on December 6, 1865.