Mario Iriarte | |
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![]() Iriarte in 2009. | |
Background information | |
Born | August 18, 1955 |
Origin | Santa Cruz, Chile |
Genres | Folk, singer-songwriter, Latin music, Chilean music, cueca |
Occupation(s) | Vocalist, songwriter, teacher |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano |
Years active | 1982–present |
Mario Antonio Iriarte Donoso (born August 8, 1955) is a Chilean musician, singer, songwriter and teacher, originary from Santa Cruz.
Iriarte completed his Musical Arts studies in the University of Chile in 1986. He has since worked since as a teacher in Liceo Santa Cruz.
In 2004 [1] and 2008, he was part of the jury of the National Competition of Unpublished Cueca Compositions in Santa Cruz (Spanish: Concurso Nacional de Composiciones Inéditas de Cueca en Santa Cruz). [2]
Iriarte is also a member of the Sociedad Chilena del Derecho de Autor (Chilean Copyright Society, SCD). [3]
Reír o Llorar | |
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Studio album by Mario Iriarte | |
Released | 2008 |
Recorded | 2008 |
Genre | Rock, pop music |
Label | Palma |
Producer | Cristián Palma V. and Manolo Palma |
In 2008, Iriarte released a self-composed album called Reír o Llorar (To Laugh or To Cry) under the label Palma Records. Iriarte reportedly collaborated with Chilean New Wave artist Luis Dimas during the album production.