La cueca presentada por Violeta Parra
Violeta Parra · 1959
44 min · 27 tracks · nueva canción
Violeta Parra's vibrant folk melodies intertwine with poignant storytelling, celebrating Chilean culture through the rhythmic pulse of cueca dance.
Top tracks — play these first
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La cueca del balance — This track encapsulates the lively essence of cueca while cleverly weaving social commentary into its playful rhythm, making it a standout representation of Parra's artistry.
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Adiós, que se va Segundo — With its bittersweet narrative, this song showcases Parra's lyrical prowess as she reflects on themes of loss and nostalgia, resonating deeply within the folk tradition.
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Cuando estaba chiquillona — This track's nostalgic tone and engaging melody draw listeners into personal memories, demonstrating Parra's ability to connect individual experiences to broader cultural narratives.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- celebratory rhythms for dancing
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- poignant storytelling with warmth
- inviting sing-alongs with friends
- cultural exploration of chilean heritage
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of lengthy epics
- prefer modern production styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1959, La cueca presentada por Violeta Parra marked a significant point in her career as it showcased her deep commitment to Chilean folk music. This album followed her earlier works and solidified her role as a key figure in the nueva canción movement, which sought to revive and elevate traditional Latin American music during a time of political and social upheaval.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mercedes Sosa· Silvio Rodríguez· Pablo Milanés
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Presentación y comentario inicial 1:47
- 2 La cueca del balance 2:36
- 3 Adiós, que se va Segundo 1:30
- 4 Floreció el copihue rojo 1:35
- 5 Un viejo me pidió un beso 1:27
- 6 Cueca del organillo 1:24
- 7 Cuando estaba chiquillona 1:38
- 8 Una chiquilla en Arauco [La niña de Arauco] 1:42
- 9 Quisiera ser palomita 1:35
- 10 En el cuarto de la Carmela 1:28
- 11 La Muerte se fue a bañar 1:35
- 12 De las piernas de un zancudo 1:27
- 13 Dame de tu pelo rubio 1:28
- 14 Comentario 1:21
- 15 Yo vide llorar a un hombre 1:35
- 16 Tengo de hacer un retrato 1:42
- 17 Pañuelo blanco me diste 1:34
- 18 Cueca del payaso 1:54
- 19 La mariposa [Soy como la mariposa] 1:44
- 20 Para qué me casaría [Yo soy la recién casada] 1:32
- 21 Cueca valseada 1:23
- 22 La niña que está bailando 1:44
- 23 Cueca de armónica 1:15
- 24 Dicen que el ají maduro [El ají ma’uro] 1:41
- 25 En la cumbre de los Andes 1:38
- 26 Cueca larga de los Meneses (2º pie) 3:41
- 27 Palabras finales 0:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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