Isabel Parra facts for kids
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Isabel Parra
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Isabel Parra in 2018
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| Birth name | Violeta Isabel Cereceda Parra |
| Born | 29 September 1939 |
| Origin | Santiago, Chile Chile |
| Genres | Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Andean music, Latin music, Chilean music, Nueva canción |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Spanish Guitar, Charango, Cuatro, vocals |
| Years active | 1959–present |
| Labels | Warner Music |
| Associated acts | Víctor Jara, Quilapayún, Inti-illimani, Patricio Castillo, Patricio Manns, Illapu, Ángel Parra, Roberto Parra, Sergio Ortega, Margot Loyola, Pablo Neruda, Nicanor Parra |
Isabel Parra is a famous singer and songwriter from Chile. Her full name is Violeta Isabel Cereceda Parra. She was born on September 29, 1939. She is well-known for singing and writing Latin American folklore music.
Starting Her Music Journey
Isabel Parra began her music career when she was just 13 years old. Her very first recording was with her mother, Violeta Parra. Her mother was a world-famous folk singer. Since then, Isabel has sung and recorded songs by many other well-known Latin American folk artists.
Her Career and Music
After a big change in Chile's government on September 11, 1973, Isabel Parra had to live outside her home country. She lived in Argentina and France for many years. When democracy returned to Chile, she was able to go back home.
Isabel Parra has traveled a lot during her career. She has performed in many different places. She was a very important part of a music style called the Nueva Canción Chilena. This means "New Chilean Song." This music movement used songs to share messages about social issues and hope.
Isabel Parra comes from a very artistic family. Her brother, Ángel Parra, was also a famous folk singer. Her uncle, Nicanor Parra, was a well-known poet.
Her Albums
Isabel Parra has released many albums throughout her career. Here are a few of them:
- Isabel Parra (1966)
- Cantando por amor (Singing for love) (1969)
- Canto para una semilla (Song for a Seed) (1972)
- Isabel Parra de Chile (Isabel Parra of Chile) (1976)
- Cantos de Violeta (Songs of Violeta Parra) (1977)
- Enlaces (Links) (1987)
- Colores (Colours) (2000)
See also
In Spanish: Isabel Parra para niños
- Parra family
