Picaflor de los Andes
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| Picaflor de Los Andes | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Víctor Alberto Gil Mallma |
| Also known as | El Picaflor de Los Andes |
| Born | Huancayo, 1930 |
| Origin | Peru |
| Died | Lima, July 14, 1975 |
| Genre(s) | Huayno, Huaylas, Muliza |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Associated acts | Flor Pucarina, Pastorita Huaracina |
Víctor Alberto Gil Mallma, better known as Picaflor de Los Andes (born in Huancayo in 1930 - † 1975) was a Peruvian folk singer. In his childhood, he worked as a driver, painter, construction worker, and bricklayer. He sold approximately 80,000 copies of the single "Corazón mañoso" in 1960,[1] thereby becoming a cultural icon and obtaining the name "Picaflor de los Andes".
He died on July 14, 1975, in the district of La Oroya; there were more than 100,000 people at his burial.[2]
[edit] Discography
- El Genio del Huaytapallana
- Por las rutas del recuerdo
- Santísima virgen de Cocharcas
- Un paso mas en la vida
- Yo soy huancaíno
- Bodas de Plata
- Un pasajero en el camino
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ "Infocusco" Discografía", Accessed November 17, 2007
- ^ "Identidades, reflexión, arte y cultura - El dedo en la llaga" Diario Oficial El Peruano", Accessed November 17, 2007.
