Chavela Vargas
Mexican singer (1919–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chavela Vargas (Spanish pronunciation: [tʃaˈβela ˈβaɾɣas]; born María Isabel Anita Carmen de Jesús Vargas Lizano[lower-alpha 1]; 17 April 1919 – 5 August 2012) was a Costa Rican-born Mexican singer, she gained widespread recognition for her distinctive interpretations of Mexican rancheras. However, her impact extends beyond this genre, encompassing various styles within popular Latin American music.
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Born | María Isabel Anita Carmen de Jesús Vargas Lizano (1919-04-17)17 April 1919 San Joaquín de Flores, Heredia Province, Costa Rica |
Died | 5 August 2012(2012-08-05) (aged 93) Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico |
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Years active | 1961–2012 |
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Labels | RCA Mexicana |
An influential interpreter, Vargas left a legacy on both the Americas and Europe. Notably, she served as a muse to influential figures like Pedro Almodóvar. Renowned for her poignant and captivating performances, she earned the title "la voz áspera de la ternura", translated as 'the rough voice of tenderness'.[1] Her accolades include a Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic for her contributions to music.