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Violeta Parra
Violeta Parra was born in 1917 and taught herself guitar, writing songs that drew from Chilean traditions. In the 1950s she spent time in Europe, where the...
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A La Una
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Adiós Que Se Va Segundo
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Al Centro de La Injusticia
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Amigos Tiengos Por Cientos
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Arauco Tiene Una Pena
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Arranca Arranca
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Arriba Quemando El Sol
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Brillo de Mar En Tus Ojos
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Cantores Que Reflexionan
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Casamiento de Los Negros
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Como El Roble En El Verano
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De Cuerpo Entero
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Dieciséis de julio
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Doña María, Le Ruego
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Décimas Por El Nacimiento
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El Albertío
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Violeta Parra was born in 1917 and taught herself guitar, writing songs that drew from Chilean traditions. In the 1950s she spent time in Europe, where the bohemian circles she encountered seemed to sharpen her artistic approach.
Her songs often dealt plainly with love, loss, and social observation. 'Gracias a La Vida' and 'Volver a Los Diecisiete' became particularly well-known, their direct language connecting with listeners across generations. She recorded albums like 'Las Últimas Composiciones' in 1966 and 'Los Cantos de Violeta Parra' in 1955.
Parra performed both solo and with accompanists like guitarist Gilbert Favre. She died in 1967. Her work, including songs like 'La Jardinera' and 'Me Gustan Los Estudiantes,' remains a reference point in Latin American folk music.
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