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Atahualpa Yupanqui

Argentine folk / nueva canción·other·iconic·Argentina
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Atahualpa Yupanqui was the stage name of Héctor Roberto Chavero Aramburu (1908–1992), an Argentine folk singer, songwriter, guitarist, poet, and writer from Pergamino, Argentina. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in 20th-century Argentine folk music and is officially honored in Argentina as the 'father of Argentine folklore,' with his popularity resurging during the 1960s nueva canción movement.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (4)▼
  • •Recognized as a pioneering protest singer-songwriter in academic literature
  • •Described in international press as an 'almost mystical figure'
  • •Officially honored by Argentina as the 'father of Argentine folklore'
  • •Influenced musicians worldwide and saw renewed popularity during the 1960s nueva canción movement
WHAT FANS SAY (4)▼

“No me nuembren que es pecao y no comenten mis trinos, yo me voy con mi destino pal lao donde sol se pierde, tal vez alguno se acuerde que aquí canto un argentino...”

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“¿Cuándo vendrá ese pintor que pinte lo que yo siento? Ganas de vivir la vida sin angustias ni tormentos”

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“aaaaah Los ejes de mi carreta”

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“simple y maravilloso.”

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Víctor JaraMercedes SosaEduardo FalúFacundo CabralVioleta Parra
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Q:Is Atahualpa Yupanqui underrated?

Atahualpa Yupanqui has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 0 out of 100. they have notable achievements including recognized as a pioneering protest singer-songwriter in academic literature.

Q:What genre is Atahualpa Yupanqui?

Atahualpa Yupanqui works in Argentine folk / nueva canción originating from Argentina (Pergamino, Buenos Aires Province). As a other artist at the "iconic" level, Atahualpa Yupanqui has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Argentine folk scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:Who are similar artists to Atahualpa Yupanqui?

Fans of Atahualpa Yupanqui often also enjoy Víctor Jara, Mercedes Sosa, Eduardo Falú, Facundo Cabral, Violeta Parra. These artists share common ground in the Argentine folk space and/or the Argentina other scene. If you appreciate Atahualpa Yupanqui's approach to argentine folk / nueva canción, these artists offer similar qualities.

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