Question

tell me about Violeta Parra. 2 sentences

Answer 1

Violeta Parra (4 October 1917 – 5 February 1967) was a Chilean folklorist, ethnomusicologist, visual artist and songwriter who revived and preserved traditional Chilean folk music and became a central figure in the Nueva Canción movement. She wrote enduring songs such as "Gracias a la Vida," created influential visual art and arpilleras, and her socially engaged work deeply influenced Latin American music and culture.