Chabuca Granda

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.