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Roberto Parra Sandoval
Luis Roberto Parra Sandoval (June 29, 1921 – April 21, 1995), also known as El Tío Roberto (''Uncle Roberto''), was a Chilean singer-songwriter and guitarist, member of the Parra family, many of whose members are famous artists. Biography Early times Luis Roberto Parra Sandoval born on June 29, 1921 in Santiago de Chile, is the fifth child of Rosa Clarisa Sandoval Navarrete and Nicanor Parra Alarcón. He spent much of his childhood in the southern cities of Chillán and Lautaro, Chile , Lautaro and contributed to the family budget by working as a newspaper seller, tomb cleaner, shoe shiner and confetti seller in circuses. In addition, he with his siblings Violeta Parra , Violeta, Eduardo Parra , Eduardo and Hilda, they dedicated themselves to singing and carrying out various activities in squares, markets, circuses and various venues to help their family, touring cities such as Chillán and Parral, Chile, Parral. After the death of his father Nicanor Parra in 1929, his f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santiago
Santiago (, ; ), also known as Santiago de Chile (), is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas. It is located in the country's central valley and is the center of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, which has a population of seven million, representing 40% of Chile's total population. Most of the city is situated between above sea level. Founded in 1541 by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, Santiago has served as the capital city of Chile since colonial times. The city features a downtown core characterized by 19th-century neoclassical architecture and winding side streets with a mix of Art Deco, Gothic Revival, and other styles. Santiago's cityscape is defined by several standalone hills and the fast-flowing Mapocho River, which is lined by parks such as Parque Bicentenario, Parque Forestal, and Parque de la Familia. The Andes Mountains are visible from most parts of the city and contribute to a smog problem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
