Violeta del Carmen Parra Sandoval (Spanish pronunciation: [bjoˈleta ˈpara]; 4 October 1917 – 5 February 1967) was a Chilean composer, singer-songwriter, folklorist, ethnomusicologist and visual artist. [2] .

Violeta Parra was a Chilean composer, folk singer, and social activist, best known as one of the founders of the politically inflected Nueva Canción (“New Song”) movement. In addition, she painted, wrote poetry, sculpted, and wove arpilleras (folk tapestries).

Violeta del Carmen Parra Sandoval (San Carlos, nota 1 4 de octubre de 1917- La Reina, Santiago, 5 de febrero de 1967) 2 3 fue una artista, música, compositora y cantante chilena, reconocida como una de las principales folcloristas en América del Sur y divulgadora de la música popular de su país. Fue miembro de la célebre familia Parra.

Mar 1, 2016 · Violeta Parra’s life embodied so many passions, I only hope that this top 10 list can serve as an introduction to some of her most important and timeless recordings. Gracias a La Vida. “Gracias a La Vida” is without a doubt La Viola’s most well known song.

Violeta Parra (San Carlos, Chillán, 1917 - Santiago, 1967) Cantautora y folclorista chilena. Hija de Nicanor Parra y Clara Sandoval y hermana del poeta Nicanor Parra, realizó sus primeros estudios en Lautaro y en Chillán, y en 1934 ingresó a la Escuela …

Chilean musician and artist Violeta Parra (1917–1967) is an inspiration to generations of artists and activists across the globe. Her music is synonymous with resistance, and it animated both the Chilean folk revival and the protest music movement Nueva Cancion (New Song).

Jul 13, 2013 · Violeta Parra has been called mother of the Latin American folk movement, and her work as a visual artist has been shown at the Louvre. The Chilean icon, who committed suicide at...