Antologia Musical [Import, Original recording remastered]

Victor Jara | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 14, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import, Original recording remastered
• Label: Wea Int'l
• ASIN: B000098YMG
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,186 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #8 in Music > World Music > South & Central America > Chile
  • #54 in Music > World Music > South & Central America > General
  • #55 in Music > World Music > South & Central America > General AAS

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Aquí Te Traigo Una Rosa

2. Paloma Quiero Contarte

3. Canción del Minero

4. Deja la Vida Volar

5. El Cigarrito

6. La Remolienda: Pieza Uno

7. El Pimiento

8. El Arado

9. La Beata

10. A Luis Emilio Recabarren

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Qué Lindo Es Ser Voluntario

2. Oiga Pues Mijita

3. Con el Poncho Embravecido

4. En el Róo Mapocho

5. Luchín

6. La Toma (16 Marzo 1967)

7. El Hombre Es un Creador

8. Herminda de la Victoria

9. Preguntitas Sobre Dios

10. Introducció a la Carta

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Double CD Anthology from Legendary Chilean Folk Singer-songwriter/Political Prisoner Includes Unreleased Tracks. Victor Jara Packed a Lot of Living in his Incredibly Short Life. He Lifted Himself from the Poverty of his Youth by Joining the Army and Eventually Putting Himself Through School. His Life Changed in the 1960's When He Met Violeta Parra, a Traditional Folk Singer and the Owner of a Santiago Cafe Where Jara Would Perform Regularly. Parra Took Him under her Wing and Nurtured his Songwriting Talent, which He Used for his Heartfelt Political Expression. He Recorded Several Albums in the Late 60's and Early 70's that Found a Wide Audience. Jara Though Would Never Enjoy the Fruits of his Labors, as He Met a Dark Fate at the Hands of Dictator Augusto Pinochet's Forces in their Coup Against Salvador Allende. It is Said that Despite Having his Hands Tied (Or Amputated as Alleged), Jara Kept Singing Constantly Until a Soldier's Bullet Finally Silenced his Heart.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Music of Peace and Struggle and Liberation!, August 11, 2004

By 

Granolaboy "Granolaboy" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Antologia Musical (Audio CD)

Victor Jara, the legendary Chilean protest singer, eloquently sang out against imperialism and capitalism, and died because of his brave music. Listen to this CD and remember all the thousands who've disappeared during the fascist Pinochet dictatorship and all the other victims of military repression throughout Latin America. Listen and sing along. Sing out for peace, for justice, for human rights. Sing out for a better world.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Victor Jara's music lives!, May 7, 2009

By 

E. J. Jove "Oxymoranica" (Bolivia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Antologia Musical (Audio CD)

Victor Jara was the Pete Seeger and or Woody Guthrie of Chile and is still very well known all over the world. His lyrics are poignant,smart, touching and compassionate. His music still resonates for those who have faith in the human spirit and the goodness in people. Victor's death was very tragic - his hands and tongue were cut off under the dictatorship of Pinochet in Chile, early 1970's. However, Victor and his music still live in many hearts.