Alfredo Zitarrosa
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Alfredo Zitarrosa (March 10, 1936 – January 17, 1989) was a Uruguayan singer-songwriter, poet and journalist. He specialized in Uruguayan and Argentinean folk genres such as zamba and milonga, and he became a chief figure in the nueva canción movement in his country. A staunch supporter of Communist ideals, he lived in exile between 1976 and 1984. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential singer-songwriters of Latin America.
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Birth name | Alfredo Iribarne |
Born | (1936-03-10)March 10, 1936 Montevideo, Uruguay |
Died | January 17, 1989(1989-01-17) (aged 52) Montevideo, Uruguay |
Genres | Zamba, milonga, candombe |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, poet, journalist |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Labels | Tonal, Odeón, Microfón, RCA |
Website | http://www.fundacionzitarrosa.org |
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