About Nueva canción
Nueva canción is a music genre that emerged in Spain and Latin America in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of revolutionary song and singer-songwriter music.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Violeta Parra.
From Wikipedia
Nueva canción is a left-wing social movement and musical genre in Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula, characterized by folk-inspired styles and socially committed lyrics. Nueva canción is widely recognized to have played a profound role in the pro-democracy social upheavals in Portugal, Spain and Latin America during the 1970s and 1980s, and was popular amongst socialist organizations in the region.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Nueva canción.
- ↑ revolutionary song
- ↑ singer-songwriter music
Key artists
- Violeta Parra
Frequently asked questions
What is Nueva canción?
Nueva canción is a music genre that emerged in Spain and Latin America in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of revolutionary song and singer-songwriter music.
Where and when did Nueva canción originate?
Nueva canción originated in Spain and Latin America in the 1960s.
Who are famous Nueva canción artists?
Violeta Parra.