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Jorge Bravo de Rueda

1895 – 1940

Peruvian musician

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About Jorge Bravo de Rueda

Lived 1895 – 1940 (aged 45). Jorge Bravo de Rueda was a Peruvian composer, pianist and musician.

Jorge Bravo de Rueda (September 13, 1895 – November 22, 1940) was a Peruvian pianist and composer.

Biography He was born in Chancay, Peru.

Inspired by the huaynos of Andean music, he composed the internationally popular tune for guitar and pan flutes "Vírgenes del Sol" (sometimes erroneously "Virgi nes del Sol", meaning: Virgins of the Sun): possibly the second best-known Peruvian song worldwide after "El Cóndor Pasa", it was covered by dozens of interpreters, among others Yma Súmac, Los Calchakis, and Los Chacos. , the Congress of Peru has a project for a "Universidad Nacional Jorge Bravo de Rueda Querol" named in his honor.

He died in the Rímac District of Lima, Peru.

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Important facts

Born
13 September 1895
Birth century
19th century
Died
22 November 1940
Occupation
Composer, pianist, musician
Nationality
Peru
Also known as
Jorge Bravo de Rueda Querol, Jorge Emilio Bravo de Rueda Querol

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jorge Bravo de Rueda?

Peruvian musician (1895-1940)

When was Jorge Bravo de Rueda born?

Jorge Bravo de Rueda was born on 13 September 1895.

When did Jorge Bravo de Rueda die?

Jorge Bravo de Rueda died on 22 November 1940.

What was Jorge Bravo de Rueda's occupation?

Jorge Bravo de Rueda was a composer, pianist and musician.

What nationality was Jorge Bravo de Rueda?

Jorge Bravo de Rueda was Peruvian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jorge Bravo de Rueda

· Wikidata: Q6277760

· DBpedia: Jorge Bravo de Rueda

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