Ángel Parra

bolero, nueva canción chilena, protest song, traditional folk music

Chile

About

Sound in a sentence: "Parra's music carries a gentle sway, where the rhythmic pulse of bolero meets delicate melodies, creating an atmosphere ripe for reflection and emotional resonance."

Ángel Parra stands as a vital voice in the landscape of Latin American music, breathing new life into traditional forms while weaving in contemporary themes that resonate across generations. His work not only preserves the rich tapestry of bolero and nueva canción chilena but also boldly asserts their relevance in today’s cultural dialogue. By intertwining personal narrative with broader social commentary, Parra invites listeners to engage deeply with both the intimate and collective experiences of love, struggle, and hope. His approach is characterized by a keen sense of storytelling combined with emotive musicality. Parra often employs simple yet profound arrangements that foreground his voice, allowing the emotional weight of his lyrics to take center stage. This intentional restraint creates space for listeners to reflect on the stories being told, making each song feel like a shared moment rather than just a performance. Commonly exploring themes of love and social justice, Parra's songwriting frequently balances earnestness with reflective irony, offering insights that provoke thought while still inviting connection. His lyrical style is conversational, creating an intimacy that encourages listeners to relate their own experiences to the narratives presented.

Ángel Parra

About

Discography

Albums ()

En tiempos del tío Roberto

De fiesta con Georges Brassens

Violeta se fue a los cielos

Le prix de la liberté

Pisagua

Sólo el amor

Puras cuecas

Pisagua + Chacabuco

Corazón des Andes

Antología

Brindis y cuecas caballas

Concierto oratorio de Navidad según San Lucas

Eróticas

El insolente

Violeta Parra, texto y música

Amado, apresura el paso

Los náufragos

Boleros

Todo el amor

A los niños de Chile

Antología de la canción revolucionaria, vol. 1

La traversée de Christophe Colomb

Ángel Parra en Chile

El bandido americano

Ángel Parra en Alemania

Chansons et comptines d'Amérique du Sud

La prochaine fois

Passion selon Saint Jean

Oratorio para el pueblo

Ángel Parra à Paris

Guitare populaire du Chili

La passion selon Saint Jean

Ángel Parra de Chile

Tierra prometida

Chacabuco

Ángel Parra de Chile en el Auditorio Nacional de México

Pisagua

Cuando amanece el día

Canciones de patria nueva / Corazón de bandido

La peña de los Parra

Canciones de amor y muerte

Canciones funcionales / Ángel Parra interpreta a Atahualpa Yupanqui

Chile de arriba a abajo

Al mundo-niño, le canto

La peña de los Parra, vol. II

Ángel Parra y el tocador afuerino

Arte de pájaros

Ángel Parra, vol. 2

Oratorio para el pueblo

Ángel Parra y su guitarra

EPs ()

Canto a la victoria

Cuecas

Eloy

Cuecas

El amor es un niñito / El sacristán vivaracho

4 villancicos chilenos

Singles ()

Banderas rojas y verdes / Levántense, compañeros

Cuba va / Vamos subiendo la cuesta

El barco fantasma / Los textiles

El ferroviario / Cuando amanece el nuevo día

Manseque / Canción de amor

Santiago / El picaflor

Caballo tordillo mío / Cuando te vais a casar

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