Description: (She was especially known for her rendition of Mexican rancheras)
Chavela Vargas, a Mexican singer, was celebrated for her unique interpretations of Mexican rancheras and her significant influence on popular Latin American music. Known as "la voz áspera de la ternura" ('the rough voice of tenderness'), she was a revered interpreter with a lasting impact in the Americas and Europe. Her powerful performances inspired artists such as Pedro Almodóvar, and she received prestigious accolades including a Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic for her musical contributions.