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Chabuca Granda

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Born

3 September 1920

Died

3 March 1983 (aged 62)

Birthplace

Apurimac, Peru

Also known as María Isabel Granda Larco

Chabuca Granda (1920–1983) was a renowned Peruvian singer-songwriter best known for her poetic and heartfelt compositions blending música criolla and Afro-Peruvian rhythms. Her most iconic song, "La flor de la canela," became an unofficial anthem of Lima. Granda's work reshaped Peruvian music, celebrating its cultural diversity and emotional depth.