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Rolando Alarcón

1929-08-05 – 1973-02-04

Life & Legacy

Rolando Alarcón Soto (August 5, 1929 – February 4, 1973) was a Chilean singer-songwriter and teacher, who was one of the main figures of the movement Nueva canción chilena. He was the artistic director of Cuncumén, one of the most important Chilean folk groups in the 20th century. During the 1970s, Rolando was a political activist for the Popular Unity of the socialist president Salvador Allende.

Occupation & Career

singer-songwriter, pianist, writer, songwriter, poet, singer, folklorist, guitarist, social activist, researcher, teacher, pedagogue, musician, recording artist, composer

Faith & Community

atheism

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Canciones de la Guerra Civil Española; Canta a los poetas soviéticos

Legacy Highlights

Church

atheism

Notable Work

Canciones de la Guerra Civil Española · Canta a los poetas soviéticos

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q3440329 — wikidata View source

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