Violeta Parra

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As per our current Database, Violeta Parra is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).

🎂 Violeta Parra - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Violeta Parra is 107 years, 1 months and 17 days old. Violeta Parra will celebrate 108rd birthday on a Saturday 4th of October 2025. Below we countdown to Violeta Parra upcoming birthday.

🌙 Zodiac

Violeta Parra’s zodiac sign is Libra. According to astrologers, People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful, fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for them, as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves. These individuals are fascinated by balance and symmetry, they are in a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the only thing that should be truly important to themselves in their own inner core of personality. This is someone ready to do nearly anything to avoid conflict, keeping the peace whenever possible

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Violeta Parra was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.

About

Renowned Chilean folklorist, ethnomusicologist, and visual artist. She was a leading exponent of the Nueva canción chilena movement. Her life was the subject of the biopic "Violeta Went to Heaven" from 2011 that was directed by Andrés Wood.

Before Fame

She was politically active and a member of the Communist Party of Chile.

Trivia

She was only 49 when she died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to her head.

Family Life

Her family was noted for their contributions to Chilean folk music, and her children also became folklorists.

Associated With

Her song "Gracias a la Vida" was made popular in the United States by Joan Baez.

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