Violeta Parra

Chilean folk singer-songwriter and icon of Chilean culture

Violeta Parra was a Chilean folk singer-songwriter and icon of Chilean culture. She was born in 1917 and died in 1967. Parra was known for her powerful voice and her ability to capture the spirit of Chilean folk music. She was a pioneer of the Chilean music scene and her work continues to be celebrated and studied today. Parra was also a talented artist and designer, and her work has been exhibited in museums and gal...