Javiera Parra

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Javiera Cereceda Orrego (born 19 May 1968), better known as Javiera Parra, is a Chilean musician and singer [1] born in Santiago. She is the lead singer of rock band Javiera y Los Imposibles . A third generation member of Chile's Parra family, known for its many musicians, she is the granddaughter of famous Chilean folklorist Violeta Parra. [1] Her brother Ángel Parra was a member of rock group Los Tres .

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References

  1. 1 2 "Javiera Parra starts tour in Iquique" (in Spanish). Inquique Star (Estrella Inquique). 11 December 2003. Retrieved 2 April 2010.