In her youth she took part in the vocal groups Contracanto and Canto Libre. She was arrested by the military government for her involvement in Peronist movements.
In Rosario she met the local singer and composer Fito Páez, who convinced her of abandoning her teaching career and become a professional singer. Páez was the producer of Herrero's first record, in 1987. This album was also the first that Páez produced. Its music was what they called "supermodern folklore". In 1989 Páez also produced Herrero's second album.
Herrero said once that her music not a fusion between Argentine folklore and rock, as some had defined it, but a culture clash — two different traditions facing each other.
In 1993 Herrero released her third album, Isla del Tesoro ("Treasure Island"), with several guests, including Fito Páez, Ricardo Mollo (Divididos), Claudia Puyó and Beto Satragni.
In 1995 she received the Konex Award as one of the best five interpreters of the decade. She was the Argentine representative in the Non-Governmental Organizations Forum of the International Women's Conference in Beijing, China. Her performance was broadcast by national radio.
El cosechero
Liliana Herrero Lyrics
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Cruzando el amanecer,
Como un gran camalotan,
Lleva la balsa en su loco baiben.
Rumbo e la cosecha cosechero yo sere,
Y entre copos blancos mi esperanza cantare,
Con manos curtidas dejare en el algodon mi corazon.
La tierra del Chaco quebrachera y montaras,
Prendera mi sangre con un ronco sapucai,
Y sera en el surco mi sombrero,
Bajo el sol faro de luz.
Algodon que se va, que se va, que se va,
Plata blanda mojada de luna y sudor,
Un ranchito borracho,
De sueños y amor.
Algodon que se va, que se va, que se va,
Plata blanda mojada de luna y sudor,
Un ranchito borracho,
De sueños y amor.
De Corrientes vengo yo,
Barranqueras ya se ve,
Y en la costa un acordeon,
Gimiendo va su lento chamamé.
Rumbo e la cosecha cosechero yo sere,
Y entre copos blancos mi esperanza cantare,
Con manos curtidas dejare en el algodon mi corazon.
La tierra del Chaco quebrachera y montaráz,
Prendera mi sangre con un ronco sapucai,
Y sera en el surco mi sombrero,
Algodon que se va, que se va, que se va,
Plata blanda mojada de luna y sudor,
Un ranchito borracho,
De sueños y amor.
Algodon que se va, que se va, que se va,
Plata blanda mojada de luna y sudor,
Un ranchito borracho,
De sueños y amor.
The lyrics to Liliana Herrero's song El Cosechero paint a vivid picture of a farmer going out to harvest his crops in a remote area of Argentina. The imagery of the old river crossing the horizon and carrying the barge on its wild waves captures the chaos and unpredictability of nature. The farmer, known as the "cosechero" or harvester, takes solace in the white snowflakes that fall around him as he works in the fields, singing songs of hope and leaving his heart among the cotton he picks with his roughened hands.
The Chaco land, known for its broken terrain and mountainous regions, ignites a deep passion within the cosechero. The thundering sapucais, a traditional Guarani Indigenous dance, stir his soul and invigorate his spirit to work harder among the furrows of the field. His hat protects him from the scorching sun, serving as a beacon of light in the vast open space.
This song is a powerful expression of the hard work and dedication of farmers, who often live in solitude as they work the land. It also highlights the richness of culture and tradition of Argentina, including the historic mix of Indigenous, African and European culture.
Line by Line Meaning
El viejo rio que va, Cruzando el amanecer, Como un gran camalotan, Lleva la balsa en su loco baiben.
The old river that flows, Crossing the sunrise, Like a great camel, Carrying the raft in its crazy flow.
Rumbo e la cosecha cosechero yo sere, Y entre copos blancos mi esperanza cantare, Con manos curtidas dejare en el algodon mi corazon.
Towards the harvest, I will be the harvester, And among white flakes, I'll sing my hope, With calloused hands, I'll leave my heart in the cotton.
La tierra del Chaco quebrachera y montaras, Prendera mi sangre con un ronco sapucai, Y sera en el surco mi sombrero, Bajo el sol faro de luz.
The land of the Chaco, full of quebracho and mountains, Will set my blood on fire with a hoarse sapucai, And in the furrow will be my hat, Under the sun, a lighthouse of light.
Algodon que se va, que se va, que se va, Plata blanda mojada de luna y sudor, Un ranchito borracho, De sueños y amor.
Cotton that goes, that goes, that goes, Soft silver wet with moon and sweat, A drunken little ranch, Full of dreams and love.
De Corrientes vengo yo, Barranqueras ya se ve, Y en la costa un acordeon, Gimiendo va su lento chamamé.
I come from Corrientes, Barranqueras can already be seen, And on the coast an accordion, Its slow chamamé moaning.
Writer(s): R. Ayala
Contributed by Jake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CamilaReveco2014
El viejo río que va
Cruzando el amanecer
Como un gran camalotal
Lleva la balsa en su loco vaivén
Rumbo a la cosecha, cosechero yo seré
Y entre copos blancos mi esperanza cantaré
Con manos curtidas dejaré en el algodón
Mi corazón
La tierra del chaco quebrachera y montaraz
Prenderá en mi sangre con un ronco sapucay
Y será en el surco mi sombrero bajo el sol
Faro de luz
Algodón que se va, que se va, que se va
Plata blanda mojada de luna y sudor
Un ranchito borracho de sueños y amor
Quiero yo
De Corrientes vengo yo
Barranquera ya se ve
Y en la costa un acordeón
@mariaeariztimunio
las artistas recrean cada tema que interpretan, lo pasan por el cuerpo, el corazón, nos lo entregan con brillos y energías nuevas!!!!!!Gracias Liliana Herrero!!!!!!!
@mariarosagil1194
Muy buena versión de este trio. Es interesante siempre escuchar a Liliana. ❤❤
@jussaracony7339
Que lindeza. De chorar. emocionante!!!!!
@yolandachaves6181
Unica!!!! Maravillosa interpretacion!!!
@natysosa2002
Que artista esta mujer por favor !!!!!❤️💕❤️💕
@JoseLuis-id1ib
Es genial la versión que hace Liliana. Me en-can-ta!!!
@Prof.JuanCarlos.Barreto
Hermosura total
@lanegra1285
bravo, los tres! !!! que temazo!
@fernandomartinsdevargas3825
alta versión...bendiciones, paz y amor :)
@marcobustamante5029
Eres maravillosa. Algodon