Ángel Parra

The recorded working language is Spanish and French. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are nueva canción chilena, traditional folk music, protest song and bolero. Distinctions recorded are Orden al Mérito Docente y Cultural Gabriela Mistral and Premio a la Música Presidente de la República.

• Background — person • Name — Ángel Parra • Birth Name — Luis Ángel Cereceda Parra • Born — 27 June 1943 • Birthplace — Valparaíso, Chile • Died — 11 March 2017 • Place of death — Paris, France • Occupation — Singer-songwriter • Genre — * Nueva canción chilena • folk music • protest song • bolero • Instrument — * Voice • guitar • guitarrón chileno

Parra was born on 27 June 1943 in Valparaíso to Luis Cereceda Arenas and Violeta Parra. Parra's mother was a composer, singer-songwriter, folklorist, ethnomusicologist, visual artist and key figure in the Nueva canción chilena musical movement. Parra was the younger brother of Isabel Parra, a fellow singer-songwriter, folklorist and member of Nueva canción chilena. Parra traveled abroad helping to maintain the Nueva Canción tradition in Chilean expatriate communities in Europe, North America, and Australia. His son Ángel Cereceda Orrego, also known as Ángel Parra, is the lead guitarist for the band Los Tres. Parra died of lung cancer in Paris, France, on 11 March 2017, aged 73. • Illustration — Ángel Parra in 1973.

Ángel Parra was recorded at birth as Luis Ángel Cereceda Parra. The authorities additionally record the heading Angel Parra. His recorded languages were Spanish and French. He was the child of Luis Cereceda and Violeta Parra. He married Marta Orrego and Ruth Valentini. 2 children are recorded: Ángel Parra and Javiera Parra.

What the record establishes about Ángel Parra. Ángel Parra is recorded with the occupation singer-songwriter. Ángel Parra is recorded as film score composer, singer, musician, writer and singer-songwriter.