Arturo "Zambo" Cavero facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arturo Cavero Velásquez
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| Birth name | Arturo Cavero |
| Also known as | Zambo |
| Born | 29 November 1940 |
| Origin | Lima, Peru |
| Died | 9 October 2009 (aged 68) Lima, Peru |
| Genres | Peruvian Music |
| Occupation(s) | interpreter |
| Instruments | vocals, cajón |
Arturo Cavero Velásquez (born November 29, 1940 – died October 9, 2009) was a very famous Peruvian singer. Most people knew him by his nickname, "Zambo Cavero". He was an important symbol of Afro-Peruvian culture and identity through his music.
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Biography of Zambo Cavero
Arturo Cavero was born in Lima, Peru. His father, Juan Cavero, was from Huaral, and his mother, Digna Velásquez, was from Cañete.
His Unique Singing Style
Zambo Cavero had a special way of singing that truly captured people's hearts. His powerful voice and feelings made Peruvian creole music come alive. He was especially good at singing traditional Peruvian waltzes.
Many of his best songs were written by famous Peruvian composers like Augusto Polo Campos and Félix Pasache. He also performed many traditional Peruvian creole songs, which have strong influences from Afro-Peruvian culture.
Honors and Legacy
On June 3, 1987, Zambo Cavero received a special honor in Washington, D.C. The Organization of American States recognized him alongside other important Peruvian musicians, including the talented guitar player Óscar Avilés. This showed how much his music meant to the Americas.
Arturo Cavero passed away on October 9, 2009, in Lima, Peru, due to a serious illness. After his death, the Peruvian President at the time, Alan García, declared a day of national mourning. This meant the whole country paused to remember and honor him.
What Songs Did Zambo Cavero Sing?
The newspaper El Comercio has listed all the albums and songs Zambo Cavero recorded. Here are some of his well-known works:
- Arturo 'Zambo' Cavero
- Siempre juntos (Always Together)
- Siempre (Always)
- Son nuestros (They Are Ours)
- Contigo Perú (With You, Peru)
- Unicos (Unique)
- Perú al Mundial (Peru to the World Cup)
- Siguen festejando juntos (Still Celebrating Together)
- Mueve tu cucú (EP) (Move Your Cucú)
- Seguimos valseando festejos (We Keep Waltzing Festejos)
- Que tal trio (What a Trio)
See also
In Spanish: Arturo "Zambo" Cavero para niños
