Eva Ayllón
andina · Peru
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Chabuca Granda
Chabuca Granda was a Peruvian singer and composer whose Criollo waltzes became cornerstones of her country's songbook. She is one of Peru's most revered artists.
Origins
Active from around 1950, Granda created and performed a vast number of Criollo waltzes infused with Afro-Peruvian rhythm.
The sound
Her music centers on the Criollo waltz—graceful and lyrical—colored by Afro-Peruvian touches that gave her songs their distinctive lift.
Legacy
Her work, declared a Cultural Heritage of the Nation, influenced artists like Susana Baca, Eva Ayllón, and Gian Marco; Peru posthumously awarded her the Order of the Sun.
Signature song
La Flor de la Canela
“La Flor de la Canela” is her most famous composition, a Criollo waltz beloved as an unofficial anthem of old Lima.
Top songs
- 1
La Flor de la Canela ★
Cada Cancion Con Su Razon · 1980
- 2
Fina Estampa
Cada Cancion Con Su Razon · 1980
- 3
José Antonio
Cada Cancion Con Su Razon · 1980
- 4
Cardo o Ceniza
Cada Cancion Con Su Razon · 1980
- 5
El Puente de los Suspiros
Dialogando · 1967
