Susana Baca: Biography, Facts and Career
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Susana Esther Baca de la Colina (Spanish pronunciation: [suˈsana ˈβaka]; born 24 May 1944) is a prominent Peruvian singer-songwriter, school teacher, folklorist, ethnomusicologist and three-time Latin Grammy Award winner. She has been a key figure in the revival of Afro-Peruvian music. In July 2011, she was named Peru's Minister of Culture in the Ollanta Humala government, becoming the second Afro-Peruvian cabinet minister in the history of independent Peru. In November 2011, Baca was elected to the Organization of American States (OAS) as the President of the Commission of Culture for the period 2011–13.
Quick facts about Susana Baca
- Full name: Susana Baca
- Born: 1944-05-24
- Nationality: Peru
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q152266
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Who is Susana Baca?
Susana Esther Baca de la Colina (Spanish pronunciation: [suˈsana ˈβaka]; born 24 May 1944) is a prominent Peruvian singer-songwriter, school teacher, folklorist, ethnomusicologist and three-time Latin Grammy Award winner.
What nationality is Susana Baca?
Susana Baca is Peru.
When was Susana Baca born?
Susana Baca was born on 1944-05-24.
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