|
Edgar Palacios Rodriguez
Edgar Palacios Rodriguez (born October 7, 1940, Loja, Ecuador, Loja), known as Edgar Palacios, is an Ecuadorian music composer. Palacios has composed over 150 songs, including social songs, hymns for institutions, marching songs for young people, and other type of songs. He has recorded 40 albums of light and classic Ecuadorian music, as well as patriotic songs. He has conducted in over 2,000 concerts. One of his best known albums is the 5-disc collection titled "Edgar Palacios en Concierto". Edgar Palacios was awarded the Premio Eugenio Espejo in 2006 for his contribution to the cultural heritage of Ecuador. References External links |
Loja, Ecuador
Loja (), formerly Loxa and fully City of the Immaculate Conception of Loja ( es, Ciudad de la Inmaculada Concepción de Loja), is the capital of Ecuador's Loja Province. It is located in the Cuxibamba valley in the south of the country, sharing borders with the provinces of Zamora-Chinchipe and El Oro, and with Peru in the south. Loja holds a rich tradition in the arts, and for this reason is known as the Music and Cultural Capital of Ecuador. The city is home to two major universities. The city has a population of about 181,000, and is situated 2060 m (6758 ft) above sea level. It has a mild Andean climate, ranging between 16 and 30 °C. The Pan-American Highway runs past Loja. History The city of Loja was colonized by Field Marshal Alonso de Mercadillo in 1548, and it is named for his hometown of Loja in Spain. Originally located near La Toma in the Catamayo canyon since 1546, the city was relocated to its present location (about 35 km east) after a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
