Felipe Pinglo Alva
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Birth name | Felipe Pinglo Alva |
Born | July 18, 1899 |
Origin | Lima, (now Peru) |
Died | May 13, 1936 Lima, Peru | (aged 36)
Genres | Música criolla |
Occupation(s) | Composer pianist |
Felipe Pinglo Alva (July 18, 1899 - May 13, 1936), known as the father of Peruvian
Biography
Felipe Pinglo Alva was born in one of the oldest sections of
The Musica Criolla movement was influential throughout Latin America throughout the 20th century,[2][3] producing many romantic standards that are covered by artists of every generation and nationality. Pinglo's songs have been sung by such notable artists as:
- Los Panchos
- Los Embajadores Criollos
- Los Chalanes del Perú
- Julio Jaramillo
- Vicente Fernández
- Soledad Bravo
- Mercedes Sosa
- Los Morochucos
- Los Troveros Criollos
- Pedro Infante
- Caetano Veloso
- Plácido Domingo
- Eva Ayllon
- Olimpo Cárdenas
- Julio Iglesias
Some of Pinglo's Songs
- El Plebeyo - The Plebeian
- El huerto de mi amada - The orchard of my beloved
- El espejo de mi vida - The mirror of my life
- suenos de Opio - Opium Dreams
- Jacobo el Leñador - Jacob the Lumberjack
- Oracion del Labriego - Worker's Prayer
- Pasion y Odio - Passion and Hate
Social beliefs
Pinglo's affinity for the poorer classes led to much speculation and innuendo throughout the various political eras of Peru. At certain times, such as during the dictatorship of Óscar R. Benavides, El Plebeyo and other songs written by Pinglo, were banned from radio airplay. It was widely circulated that Pinglo was an Aprista, or that he was politically allied with José Carlos Mariátegui. However, being a Bohemian, it is also likely that he was an Anarcho-syndicalist.
Contemporary writings indicate that Pinglo participated in cultural events organized by syndicalists of the era, such as the homage to sculptor Delfín Lévano in a theatre in the La Victoria neighborhood in Lima.
At different times, governments attempted to slander Pinglo by alleging he was an alcoholic, or addicted to morphine. Contemporary reports indicate that he was a moderate drinker who did not use drugs.
Biographies
- Y Vivirá mientras exista la vida - Recopilación de la obra de Felipe Pinglo Alva, César Abdón Cuba La Rosa and Víctor Elías Arana Zevallos - Peruvian National Library, Lima December 2014 - (Compilation includes many previously unpublished songs, some with only lyrics.)
References
- ^ a b c "Felipe Pinglo: el criollo inmortal". elcomercio.pe. May 12, 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ISBN 978-0313343407. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ISBN 978-0549557432. Retrieved July 21, 2015.