Violeta Parra

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Violeta Parra, a notable Chilean artist, was a pioneer in the Nueva Canción Chilena movement, which revitalized Chilean folk music and gained international recognition. Her innovative fusion of traditional and modern themes made her a significant figure in Latin American cultural history. Parra's contributions to music and the arts remain influential, inspiring artists and musicians globally. Her impactful legacy was portrayed in the 2011 biopic, "Violeta Went to Heaven."

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Birthday October 4, 1917 (Libra)
Born In San Carlos
Died on February 5, 1967
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