Zulma Yugar
Bolivian politician and singer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Zulma Yugar (born January 6, 1952, in Oruro, Bolivia) is a Bolivian politician and folk singer with international recognition and influence. She has served as Minister of Culture of Bolivian President Evo Morales' second term.[1]
Zulma Yugar | |
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Born | January 6, 1952 Oruro, Bolivia |
Nationality (legal) | Bolivian |
Occupation(s) | Politician, folk singer |
Known for | Minister of Culture of Bolivia, UNESCO Artist for Peace |
Yugar served on the jury for the UNESCO program Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity and is credited by her friend Mr. R. Albro with lobbying successfully for the Oruro Carnival to be proclaimed a masterpiece in 2001.[2][3]
Yugar has been Director for the Promotion of Culture within the Ministry of Culture, President of the Bolivian Association of Artists and Musicians, and President of the Bolivian National Council of Popular and Traditional Culture. She has received numerous awards and is a UNESCO Artist for Peace.[4]