Homenaje a Violeta Parra

by Mercedes Sosa

Homenaje a Violeta Parra cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 January 1971
  • Label: Philips
  • Country: Argentina
  • Length: 35:27
  • Community rating: 3.85/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Mercedes Sosa devoted the whole program to the songs of Violeta Parra, from 'Gracias a la vida' and 'Volver a los 17' to 'La carta', the last featuring guests Quilapay煤n. Kelo Palacios arranged the sessions, and Billboard later placed the album on its list of the 50 Essential Latin Albums.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, storytelling, traditional, female-vocals

Tracklist

  1. Defensa De Violeta (4:50)
  2. Gracias A La Vida (4:21)
  3. Seg煤n El Favor Del Viento (3:39)
  4. Arriba Quemando El Sol (2:44)
  5. Me Gustan Los Estudiantes
  6. Volver A Los 17 (5:23)
  7. La Carta (2:45)
  8. Qu茅 Ha Sacado Con Quererte (3:56)
  9. La Lavandera (3:16)
  10. Rin Del Angelito (3:16)
  11. Los Pueblos Americanos (1:17)

Credits

  • Kelo Palacios - arranged by
  • Violeta Parra - written-by, music by [gracias a la vida], written by
  • Nicanor Parra - words by [poema]
  • Juan Pablo Mastropasqua - photography by

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