What is Violeta Parra's full name?
Violeta del Carmen Parra Sandoval
Violeta Parra date of birth:
October 4, 1917
How old was Violeta Parra when died?
49
Where was Violeta Parra born?
San Carlos, XIII Region
When did Violeta Parra die?
February 5, 1967
Where did Violeta Parra die?
Santiago, RM
Is Violeta Parra gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Violeta Parra?
Atheist
What is Violeta Parra nationality?
Chilean
What is Violeta Parra's occupation?
Singer-songwriter, Visual arts
What genre is Violeta Parra's work?
Folk, experimental, nueva canción
What instruments does Violeta Parra play?
Vocals, Guitar, Charango, Cuatro, Percussion
Who is Violeta Parra's father?
Nicanor Parra Alarcón
Who is Violeta Parra's mother?
Clarisa del Carmen Sandoval
Violeta Parra brother(s):
Nicanor Parra, Lalo Parra, Roberto Parra, Caupolicán Parra, Lautaro Parra, Óscar Parra
Violeta Parra sister(s):
Hilda Parra, Elba Parra, Olga Parra
Short Biography
Violeta del Carmen Parra Sandoval (4 October 1917 – 5 February 1967) was a Chilean composer, songwriter, folklorist, ethnomusicologist and visual artist. She pioneered the "Chilean' New Song", the Nueva canción chilena, a renewal and a reinvention of Chilean folk music which would extend its sphere of influence outside Chile. In 2011 Andrés Wood directed a biopic about her, titled Violeta Went to Heaven.