Óscar Chávez (20 March 1935 – 30 April 2020) was a Mexican singer, songwriter and actor. He was the major proponent of the

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movement in Mexico in the 1960s and 1970s.

Career and education

Chavez studied theatre at the

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(UNAM) and went on to produce and act in several plays, movies and

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in Mexico. He achieved international fame through his music. His songs "Por Ti" and " Macondo" are particularly well-known in Latin America. In addition, Chavez recorded many Mexican

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songs. Chavez was noted for his strong commitment to social causes and the left-wing ideas expressed in his lyrics. His discography spanned four decades.

Death

Chávez died on 30 April 2020 from

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during the

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. He was 85.

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Trovadictos
Biography and commentary.
Con estos corridos Óscar Chávez les dijo sus verdades a los políticos
* 1935 births 2020 deaths Singers from Mexico City Mexican male songwriters 20th-century Mexican male singers 21st-century Mexican male singers National Autonomous University of Mexico alumni Deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico {{mexico-singer-stub