Arturo "Zambo" Cavero
| Arturo Cavero Velásquez | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Arturo Cavero |
| Also known as | Zambo |
| Born | 29 November 1940 |
| Origin | Lima - Perú |
| Died | October 9, 2009 (aged 68) Lima - Perú |
| Genres | Peruvian Music |
| Occupations | interpreter |
| Instruments | Cajón Guitarra Criolla |
Arturo Cavero Velásquez (Lima, Peru, 29 November 1940 - Lima, Peru, 9 October 2009), better known by the pseudonym "Zambo Cavero" [1] was a virtuoso Afro-Peruvian singer, representative of Afro-Peruvian identity.[2] He was son of Juan Cavero, of Huaral, and Digna Velásquez, of Cañete. His particular singing style captivated listeners, as his intensity had the feel of Peruvian creole taste. [3] Zambo Cavero specialised in performing traditional Peruvian waltz.[4] Some of his best performances are songs by Peruvian composer Augusto Polo Campos, other are renditions of traditional Peruvian creole music, which is Afro-Peruvian influenced. On June 3, 1987 Cavero, was honoured together with important Peruvian musicians like guitar player Óscar Avilés in Washington, D. C. by the Organization of American States.[5]
Arturo Cavero died from complications of sepsis in Hospital Edgardo Rebagliati, Lima on 9 October 2009.[6] Peruvian President Alan García declared one day of national mourning.[7]
Discography [edit]
El Comercio newspaper has published his discography [8]
- Arturo 'Zambo' Cavero
- Siempre juntos
- Siempre
- Son nuestros
- Contigo Perú
- Unicos
- Perú al Mundial
- Siguen festejando juntos
- Mueve tu cucú (EP)
- Seguimos valseando festejos
- Que tal trio
References [edit]
- Arturo "Zambo" Cavero Greatest Hits
- Arturo "Zambo" Cavero A La Molina, Live in Lima, 1978
- ^ The Birthday of "Zambo Cavero" in the Peruvian News.
- ^ Peruvian Music and its interpreters (La Música Criolla y Sus Representantes)
- ^ Memorable night with Cavero at the Peruvian National Library
- ^ Photo: Arturo "Zambo" Cavero with his Big Box
- ^ Óscar Avilés and Zambo Cavero at the OAS, Washington, D. C.
- ^ Peru's singer Arturo "Zambo" Cavero died today in Lima Isabel Guerra, LivinginPeru.com. Retrieved on October 9, 2009.
- ^ Peru to declare National Mourning Day after Zambo Cavero's death
- ^ Arturo 'Zambo' Cavero: Alma, corazon y vida
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