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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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