Hilarión Correa

From a young age, Hilarión Correa already showed a deep connection with Paraguayan music. His sound, which resonated with popular taste, was forged through a career dedicated to spreading his melodies. Over the years, he recorded about twenty albums that secured him a special place among those who appreciate the music of his homeland. His talent as a melodist is justly recognized, and his work became a pillar for popular music in Paraguay.

His musical path led him to Asunción, where he deepened his studies at the Ateneo Paraguayo. In the early 1940s, he was already forming part of musical groups. In 1943, he joined the trio “Calandria Ñu,” with whom he later embarked on extensive tours of Brazil. There, his music was broadcast on important radio stations such as “Récord,” “Cultura,” and “Tupí” in Sao Paulo, and “O Globo” and “Nacional” in Rio de Janeiro. He even participated in the launch event of the first Brazilian television station.