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Macorina 1994
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Macorina

Chavela Vargas's Macorina, released in 1994, is presented as a turning point in her career, showcasing a facet that connects with her roots and her particular way of interpreting. Born in Costa Rica as María Isabel Anita Carmen de Jesús Vargas Lizano, and with a life marked by her move to Mexico at the age of 14, Chavela Vargas became a singular figure in Latin American music. Her voice, described as "rough with tenderness," resonated in both America and Europe, leaving an indelible mark. This album, with songs like Vámonos and Zandunga, adds to a discography that began in 1961 and led her to be recognized with distinctions such as the Latin Grammy Award for Musical Excellence and the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic.

Year
1994
Songs
11
Duration
43 min 40 seg
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Macorina, according to DoReSol

Within Macorina, songs like Piensa en mí and Corazón, corazón are examples of the emotional intensity that Chavela Vargas imbued in each performance. Her unique style, which transcended genres, made her worthy of important recognitions, such as the Grammy Award for Musical Excellence in 2007. The artist, who adopted Mexican nationality at 17, had a deep connection with the culture of her adopted country, which is reflected in the selection of songs and the way she approached them. Her influence even reached cinema, being included by Werner Herzog in his film Scream of Stone (1991) and appearing in films by Pedro Almodóvar.