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Cornelis sjunger Victor Jara

Cornelis Vreeswijk · 1978

37 min · 11 tracks · blues · traditional folk music

A heartfelt tribute blending traditional folk melodies with poignant lyrical storytelling that echoes Latin American struggles.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • heartfelt storytelling with depth
  • poignant themes of struggle
  • consistent flow for focused listening
  • evocative melodies that linger

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Cornelis sjunger Victor Jara' was released in 1978, Cornelis Vreeswijk had already established himself as a prominent figure in Swedish music. This album marked a significant moment as it was his direct homage to the Chilean singer-songwriter Victor Jara, following Jara's tragic death in 1973, which solidified Vreeswijk's engagement with political themes in his work.
Stylistic neighbors
Bert Jansch· Nick Drake· John Martyn

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Plogen 3:29
  • 2 Jag minns dig Amanda 2:27
  • 3 A Cuba 4:23
  • 4 Manifest 4:01
  • 5 Rätten till ett eget liv 4:05
  • 6 La diuca 2:59
  • 7 Varken det ena eller andra 3:24
  • 8 Angelita Hueneman 4:10
  • 9 Fimpen 2:18
  • 10 Folkets vind 2:39
  • 11 La partida 3:18

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