Violeta Parra: Biography, Facts and Career
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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. She pioneered the Nueva Canción Chilena (The Chilean New Song), a renewal and a reinvention of Chilean folk music that would extend its sphere of influence outside Chile. Her birthdate (4 October) was chosen as "Chilean Musicians' Day." In 2011, Andrés Wood directed a biopic about her, titled Violeta Went to Heaven (Spanish: Violeta se fue a los cielos).
Quick facts about Violeta Parra
- Full name: Violeta Parra
- Born: 1917-10-04
- Nationality: Chile
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q230499
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Who is Violeta Parra?
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.
What nationality is Violeta Parra?
Violeta Parra is Chile.
When was Violeta Parra born?
Violeta Parra was born on 1917-10-04.
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