Chabuca Granda

Sound•Born September 3, 1920•Died March 3, 1983 (age 62)•Apurimac, Peru

Biography

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.