Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Aqu� Te Traigo Una Rosa
2. Paloma Quiero Contarte
3. Canci�n del Minero
4. Deja la Vida Volar
5. Cigarrito
6. Remolienda: Pieza Uno
7. Pimiento
8. Arado
9. Beata
10. Luis Emilio Recabarren
11. Duerme, Duerme Negrito
12. Preguntas Por Puerto Montt
13. Martillo
14. Te Recuerdo Amanda
15. Plegaria a un Labrador
16. Derecho de Vivir en Paz
17. Abre le Ventana
18. Partida
19. Ni�o Yuntero
20. Vamos Por Ancho Camino
21. Introducci�n a las Casitas del Barrio Alto
22. Casitas del Barrio Alto
23. Introducci�n a Ni Chicha Ni Limon�
24. Ni Chicha Ni Limon�

Disc 2:

1. Qu� Lindo Es Ser Voluntario
2. Oiga Pues Mijita
3. Con el Poncho Embravecido
4. En el R�o Mapocho
5. Luch�n
6. Toma (16 Marzo 1967)
7. Hombre Es un Creador
8. Herminda de la Victoria
9. Preguntitas Sobre Dios
10. Introducci� a la Carta
11. Carta
12. Danza de los Ni�os
13. Poema 15
14. Cai Cai Vil�
15. Palmatoria
16. Manifiesto
17. Cuando Voy Al Trabajo
18. Vientos del Pueblo
19. Aqu� Me Quedo
20. Arauco
21. Se Me Ha Escapado un Suspiro

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15633 in Music
• Released on: 2003-10-14
• Number of discs: 2
• Formats: Import, Original recording remastered
• Dimensions: .24 pounds

Album Details
Double CD Anthology from Legendary Chilean Folk Singer-songwriter/Political Prisoner Includes Unreleased Tracks. Victor Jara Packed a Lot of Living in his Incredibly Short Life. He Lifted Himself from the Poverty of his Youth by Joining the Army and Eventually Putting Himself Through School. His Life Changed in the 1960's When He Met Violeta Parra, a Traditional Folk Singer and the Owner of a Santiago Cafe Where Jara Would Perform Regularly. Parra Took Him under her Wing and Nurtured his Songwriting Talent, which He Used for his Heartfelt Political Expression. He Recorded Several Albums in the Late 60's and Early 70's that Found a Wide Audience. Jara Though Would Never Enjoy the Fruits of his Labors, as He Met a Dark Fate at the Hands of Dictator Augusto Pinochet's Forces in their Coup Against Salvador Allende. It is Said that Despite Having his Hands Tied (Or Amputated as Alleged), Jara Kept Singing Constantly Until a Soldier's Bullet Finally Silenced his Heart.

Customer Reviews

Music of Peace and Struggle and Liberation!
Victor Jara, the legendary Chilean protest singer, eloquently sang out against imperialism and capitalism, and died because of his brave music. Listen to this CD and remember all the thousands who've disappeared during the fascist Pinochet dictatorship and all the other victims of military repression throughout Latin America. Listen and sing along. Sing out for peace, for justice, for human rights. Sing out for a better world.

Victor Jara's music lives!
Victor Jara was the Pete Seeger and or Woody Guthrie of Chile and is still very well known all over the world. His lyrics are poignant,smart, touching and compassionate. His music still resonates for those who have faith in the human spirit and the goodness in people. Victor's death was very tragic - his hands and tongue were cut off under the dictatorship of Pinochet in Chile, early 1970's. However, Victor and his music still live in many hearts.