A gateway to the music of Chavela Vargas
Catherine Gund, co-director of the documentary, Chavela, gives you an introduction to Chavela Vargas and explains why the singer was such a trailblazing figure in Latin music.
Originally published on December 8, 2017
You might not be familiar with the name Chavela Vargas, but there's a good chance you'll recognize her music. Vargas was a trailblazer whose unique ranchera sound has been has been used in a number of films, including the 2002 biopic Frida. Today, Catherine Gund, the co-director of a new documentary called Chavela sheds some light on the singer and explains why she was such an important figure in Latin music.
Soledad
Amaneci en Tus Brazos
El Ultimo Trago
Volver, Volver
— Produced by Ben Edwards
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