Pastorita Huaracina (December 19, 1930 - May 2001) born María Alvarado Truj… Read Full Bio ↴Pastorita Huaracina (December 19, 1930 - May 2001) born María Alvarado Trujillo, was a Peruvian singer who strongly identified with the traditions of the rural Andes.
Her career began in the era of 78 rpm records and lasted into that of compact discs. In the 1950s she recorded 4 songs a month and sold more records in Peru than the Beatles. Her success established her reputation as the diva of Andean song and she won every award that pertained to her type of music. She toured extensively in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Pastorita Huaracina was born in the Malvas district of Aija Province, Ancash region. Reportedly, even as a young child tending the flocks, she already loved to sing. Raised speaking Quechua, upon the death of her mother she came to Lima at the age of 8, with no luggage or money and no one to meet her, and speaking very little Spanish.
She debuted as a performer on her 12th birthday. She began as a performer of Andean dances but later became a singer and composer of songs. She developed a reputation as disciplined trouper, always the first to arrive at a rehearsal or performance; this continued even once she became a star. She always advocated for authenticity in the performance of Andean music and dance, including the use of traditional outfits: "typical dress is not a costume, it is part of our identity, something we must assume with honor and pride, being conscious of whom we represent..."
Her singing became a symbol of liberty and of a demand for the rights of the serranos, the people of the high Andes, expressing beauty but also bearing the people's demand for opportunity and conditions for their development. On her program on Radio Santa Rosa, Canta el Perú Profundo she openly expressed her opposition to the dictatorship of Alberto Fujimori and Vladimiro Montesinos, and she was a longtime defender of the validity of the Quechua language. Loyal to her principles, she refused significant sums of money from politicians who solicited her for their electoral campaigns and from businesses which she felt unfairly exploited the people. Towards the end of her life, only one week after an operation and in delicate health, she voted in the Peruvian presidential election of 2001.
Her career began in the era of 78 rpm records and lasted into that of compact discs. In the 1950s she recorded 4 songs a month and sold more records in Peru than the Beatles. Her success established her reputation as the diva of Andean song and she won every award that pertained to her type of music. She toured extensively in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Pastorita Huaracina was born in the Malvas district of Aija Province, Ancash region. Reportedly, even as a young child tending the flocks, she already loved to sing. Raised speaking Quechua, upon the death of her mother she came to Lima at the age of 8, with no luggage or money and no one to meet her, and speaking very little Spanish.
She debuted as a performer on her 12th birthday. She began as a performer of Andean dances but later became a singer and composer of songs. She developed a reputation as disciplined trouper, always the first to arrive at a rehearsal or performance; this continued even once she became a star. She always advocated for authenticity in the performance of Andean music and dance, including the use of traditional outfits: "typical dress is not a costume, it is part of our identity, something we must assume with honor and pride, being conscious of whom we represent..."
Her singing became a symbol of liberty and of a demand for the rights of the serranos, the people of the high Andes, expressing beauty but also bearing the people's demand for opportunity and conditions for their development. On her program on Radio Santa Rosa, Canta el Perú Profundo she openly expressed her opposition to the dictatorship of Alberto Fujimori and Vladimiro Montesinos, and she was a longtime defender of the validity of the Quechua language. Loyal to her principles, she refused significant sums of money from politicians who solicited her for their electoral campaigns and from businesses which she felt unfairly exploited the people. Towards the end of her life, only one week after an operation and in delicate health, she voted in the Peruvian presidential election of 2001.
More Genres
No Artists Found
More Artists
Load All
No Albums Found
More Albums
Load All
No Tracks Found
Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Search results not found
Song not found
Pastorita Huaracina - Grandes Exitos
Pastorita Huaracina Lyrics
A los Filos de un Cuchillo Entregar mi vida quisiera A los filos de un cuchillo Entrega…
Agüita de Curayacu En el borde de una acequia Donde crece planta de aliso Ahí…
Amores Dicen que el amar, quita el sueño Dicen que las penas…
Ay Zorro Zorro Ay! zorro zorro, zorro de la puna Qamtawan nuqata nuna chiki…
Capitalina Cuando te miro que orgullosa pasas alguien me dice que tiene…
El Boracho Queridos amigos Sirvanme una copa Quiero emborracharme De an…
El Perfume De Una Rosa El perfume de una rosa sólo dura un momento(bis) Así lo…
Mujer Andina Mujer andina vengo a cantarte Todas mis penas y mis dolores.…
Paloma de Verdad Quiero que mi vida se normalice ya Amando a una sola…
Quisiera olvidarte quisiera olvidarte pero no he podido(bis) este amor maldito …
Quisiera Quererte Ayer te vi, de nuevo quise quererte de a pocos llego…
Tu Boda En el borde de una acequia Donde crece planta de aliso Ahí…
Vidita Me Has De Pagar avandonastes mi corazón, por querer otra mejor! (bis) encont…
Zorzalito Zorzalito negro Que bonito cantas Saltando y brincando cuand…
Alberto
on Malvacina
Donde esta la parte quechua de la canción?