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Chabuca Granda

Born 3 September 1920 · Apurimac, Peru · Died 3 March 1983 at 62

Chabuca Granda (1920–1983) was a renowned Peruvian singer-songwriter best known for her poetic and heartfelt compositions blending música criolla and Afro-Peruvian rhythms. Her most iconic song, "La flor de la canela," became an unofficial anthem of Lima. Granda's work reshaped Peruvian music, celebrating its cultural diversity and emotional depth.