Chabuca Granda
Known For
Sound
Born
September 3, 1920
Died
March 3, 1983 (aged 62)
Birthplace
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.