About Atahualpa Yupanqui
Lived 1908 – 1992 (aged 84). Atahualpa Yupanqui was an Argentine musician, singer-songwriter, writer, singer, songwriter and guitarist.
Atahualpa Yupanqui (; born Héctor Roberto Chavero Aramburu; 31 January 1908 – 23 May 1992) was an Argentine singer, songwriter, guitarist, and writer. He is considered one of the most important Argentine folk musicians of the 20th century.
Biography Yupanqui was born Héctor Roberto Chavero Aramburu in Pergamino (Buenos Aires Province), in the Argentine pampas, about 200 kilometers from Buenos Aires. His father was a mestizo of Quechua and Basque origins, while his mother was born in the Basque country. "Los Hermanos" "Viene clareando" "El arriero" "Zamba del grillo" "La añera" "La pobrecita" "Milonga del peón de campo" "Camino del indio" "Chacarera de las piedras" "Recuerdos del Portezuelo" "El alazán" "Indiecito dormido" "El aromo" "Le tengo rabia al silencio" "Piedra y camino" "Luna tucumana" "Los Ejes De Mi Carreta" "Sin caballo y en Montiel" "Cachilo dormido" "Tú que puedes vuélvete" "Nada mas" "Preguntitas sobre Dios" "La arribeña" "La colorada"
Books Piedra sola (1940) Aires indios (1943) Cerro Bayo (1953) Guitarra (1960) El canto del viento (1965) El payador perseguido (1972) Del algarrobo al cerezo (1977) La Capataza (1992)
Albums Hits Collection Yupanqui Atahualpa Basta Ya 2006 ¡Soy Libre! ¡Soy Bueno! (1968)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Atahualpa Yupanqui?
Argentine musician and writer (1908–1992)
When was Atahualpa Yupanqui born?
Atahualpa Yupanqui was born on 31 January 1908 in Pergamino Partido, Pergamino.
When did Atahualpa Yupanqui die?
Atahualpa Yupanqui died on 23 May 1992 in Nîmes.
What was Atahualpa Yupanqui's occupation?
Atahualpa Yupanqui was a musician, singer-songwriter, writer, singer, songwriter and guitarist.
What nationality was Atahualpa Yupanqui?
Atahualpa Yupanqui was Argentine.
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