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Huáscar Aparicio
Huáscar Aparicio Gonzales (June 1, 1972, in Sucre – June 21, 2013, in Tomina) was a Bolivian folk singer. Biography During his childhood he lived a long time in Tarija, where he finished his schooling at the historical and prestigious Colegio San Luis. He represented this school on numerous regional, departmental and national singing and folklore competitions which included different musical rhythms. During his student years Huáscar won several awards and recognitions due to the quality of his acting and compositions. For this reason, this school has honoured him and has adorned their glass cabinets with its awards among which songs dedicated to his mother and to a Bolivian teacher. His musical interest and enthusiasm led him to further expand his musical knowledge on the acoustic guitar and folk dances. He joined the local regional music school ''Achá Martinez'' directed by Prof. Nilo Soruco Arancibia. Thereafter, the first award he won was the 1st place in the Festiva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sucre
Sucre (; ) is the ''de jure'' capital city of Bolivia, the capital of the Chuquisaca Department and the sixth most populous city in Bolivia. Located in the south-central part of the country, Sucre lies at an elevation of . This relatively high altitude gives the city a subtropical highland climate with cool temperatures year-round. Over the centuries, the city has received various names, including La Plata, Charcas, and Chuquisaca. Today, the region is of predominantly Quechua background, with some Aymara communities and influences. Sucre holds major national importance and is an educational and government center, as well as the location of the Bolivian Supreme Court. Its pleasant climate and low crime rates have made the city popular amongst foreigners and Bolivians alike. Notably, Sucre contains one of the best preserved Hispanic colonial and republican historic city centres in the Western Hemisphere - similar to cities such as Cuzco and Quito. This architectural herita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
