Óscar Chávez facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Óscar Chávez
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| Birth name | Óscar Chávez Fernández |
| Born | 20 March 1935 Col. Portales, Mexico City |
| Died | 30 April 2020 (aged 85) Mexico City |
Óscar Chávez (born March 20, 1935 – died April 30, 2020) was a very famous Mexican singer, songwriter, and actor. He was a key figure in a new style of music called Nueva Trova in Mexico during the 1960s and 1970s. This music often shared important messages and stories.
Óscar Chávez: His Life and Music
Óscar Chávez studied theatre at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). After his studies, he worked on many plays, movies, and TV shows called telenovelas. He was both an actor and a producer.
He became famous around the world because of his amazing music. Two of his most well-known songs are "Por Ti" and "Macondo". These songs are very popular across Latin America. Óscar Chávez also recorded many traditional Mexican folk songs, helping to keep them alive.
Chávez was known for caring deeply about social issues. He often sang about what he believed was fair and right for people. His music career lasted for more than 40 years, showing his lasting impact.
Óscar Chávez passed away on April 30, 2020, at the age of 85. He died from COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico.
See also
In Spanish: Óscar Chávez para niños
