Óscar Chávez
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| Birth name | Óscar Chávez Fernández |
| Born | 20 March 1935 Col. Portales, Mexico City |
| Died | 30 April 2020 (aged 85) Mexico City |
Óscar Chávez (20 March 1935 – 30 April 2020) was a Mexican singer, songwriter and actor. He was the major proponent of the
Nueva Trova
movement in Mexico in the 1960s and 1970s.
Career and education
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Chavez studied theatre at the
telenovelas in Mexico. He achieved international fame through his music. His songs "Por Ti" and "Macondo" are particularly well-known in Latin America. In addition, Chavez recorded many Mexican folk
songs.
Chavez was noted for his strong commitment to social causes and the left-wing ideas expressed in his lyrics. His discography spanned four decades.
Death
Chávez died on 30 April 2020 from COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico.[1][2] He was 85.
References
- ^ "Muere Óscar Chávez tras ser hospitalizado con síntomas de coronavirus" (in Spanish). 30 April 2020.
- ^ "Óscar Chávez. Muere El Caifán Mayor por coronavirus". www.milenio.com. 5 January 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
External links
- Trovadictos Biography and commentary. (in Spanish)[dead link]
- Con estos corridos Óscar Chávez les dijo sus verdades a los políticos (in Spanish)
- Óscar Chávez at IMDb
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