Violeta Parra
- January 10, 2024
- Composer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Violeta Parra |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Date Of Birth | Oct 4, 1917(1917-10-04) |
| Age | 107 |
| Date Of Death | 1967-02-05 |
| Birthplace | San Carlos |
| Country | Chile |
| Birth City | Bío Bío Region |
| Horoscope | Libra |
Violeta Parra Biography
| Name | Violeta Parra |
| Birthday | Oct 4 |
| Birth Year | 1917 |
| Place Of Birth | San Carlos |
| Home Town | Bío Bío Region |
| Birth Country | Chile |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Father | Nicanor Parra Alarcón |
| Mother | Clarisa del Carmen Sandoval |
| Siblings | Nicanor Parra, Roberto Parra Sandoval, Lalo Parra, MORE |
| Spouse | Luis Arce , Luis Cereceda |
| Children(s) | Isabel Parra, Ángel Parra, Carmen Luisa Arce, Rosa Clara Arce |
Violeta Parra is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on October 4, 1917 in San Carlos, Bío Bío Region, Chile. A renowned Chilean Folklorist and ethnomusicologist also a visual artist. She was a prominent participant in the Nueva cancion Chilena movement. She was also the basis in the documentary “Violeta Went to Heaven” from 2011 , produced by Andres Wood.
Her hit song “Gracias a la Vida” was popularized throughout the United States by Her song “Gracias a la Vida” was made popular in the United States by Joan Baez..
Her family was praised for their contribution in Chilean folk music. her children were also folklorists.
Violeta Parra Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Composer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Violeta Parra is one of the richest Composer from Chile. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Violeta Parra 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She was active in politics and was a member of the Communist Party of Chile.
She was just 49 years old when she died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds on her head.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Violeta Parra Dating?
According to our records, Violeta Parra married to Luis Arce , Luis Cereceda. As of December 1, 2023, Violeta Parra’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Violeta Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Chile. Violeta Parra celebrates birthday on October 4 of every year.
What was Violeta Parra known for?
Violeta Parra, in full Violeta del Carmen Parra Sandoval, (born October 4, 1917, San Carlos, Chile—died February 5, 1967, Santiago), Chilean composer, folk singer, and social activist, best known as one of the founders of the politically inflected Nueva Canción (“New Song”) movement.
Why did Violeta Parra commit?
Struggling to keep her projects alive and financed, and also reportedly suffering from a broken heart after the deterioration of her relationship with Favre , Parra committed suicide on 5th February 1967.
What was Violeta Parra last song?
“ Gracias a la Vida “
Song by Violeta Parra
Genre| Folk Nueva Canción Chilena
Length| 4:38
Label| RCA Victor
How old was Violeta Parra when she died?
49 years (1917–1967)
Where is Violeta Parra from?
San Carlos, Chile