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Hernán Núñez Oyarce

1914 – 2005

Chilean musician

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Lived 1914 – 2005 (aged 91). Hernán Núñez Oyarce was a Chilean musician.

Hernán Raúl Núñez Oyarce (July 4, 1914 – December 4, 2005), also known as Nano Núñez, was a cuequero musician and composer. He was a founder of the Los Chileneros folk group. He also composed more than 100 cuecas.

Núñez, along with Luis Hernán Araneda (Baucha) and Raúl Lizama (Perico), founded the folk group Los Chleneros. In 1967, they recorded the album, La cueca centrina. The following year, they recorded the album, La cueca brava, with the addition of accordionist Carlos "Pollito" Navarro.

In 1998, Núñez became the 12th artist to receive the designation as one of the fundamental figures of Chilean music.

Discography La Cueca Centrina: album recorded in 1967 and released by Odeón. La Cueca Brava: album recorded in 1968 and released by Odeón. La Cueca Brava y su época de oro: album recorded in 1973 and released by Odeón. Por los barrios bravos: album recorded in 1984 and released by Odeón. Los Chileneros en Vivo: album released in 2001 and released by Warner Music Group.

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Fundamental musical figure of Chile
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Hernán Raúl Núñez Oyarce

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Who was Hernán Núñez Oyarce?

Chilean musician (1914–2005)

When was Hernán Núñez Oyarce born?

Hernán Núñez Oyarce was born on 4 July 1914 in Santiago.

When did Hernán Núñez Oyarce die?

Hernán Núñez Oyarce died on 5 December 2005 in Santiago.

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Hernán Núñez Oyarce was a musician.

What nationality was Hernán Núñez Oyarce?

Hernán Núñez Oyarce was Chilean.

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· Wikipedia: Hernán Núñez Oyarce

· Wikidata: Q5896227

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