Felipe Pinglo Alva

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1899 – 1936

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Who was Felipe Pinglo Alva?

Felipe Pinglo Alva, known as the father of Peruvian Musica criolla, was an influential and prolific poet and songwriter best known for his often covered "El Plebeyo". In Peru and Latin America, Pinglo's name is most often associated with the Peruvian vals criollo, which is a uniquely Peruvian music, characterized by the 3/4 time, elaborate guitar work and lyrics about lost love or the Lima of yesteryear.

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Born
Jul 18, 1899
Nationality
  • Peru
Profession
Lived in
  • Lima
Died
May 13, 1936
Lima

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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