Arturo "Zambo" Cavero

Arturo Cavero Velásquez
Birth name Arturo Cavero
Also known as Zambo
Born 29 November 1940
Origin Lima - Perú
Died October 9, 2009(2009-10-09) (aged 68)
Lima - Perú
Genres Peruvian Music
Occupations interpreter
Instruments Cajón Guitarra Criolla

Arturo Cavero Velásquez (Lima, Peru, 29 November 1940 - Lima, Peru, 9 October 2009), better known by the pseudonym "Zambo Cavero" [1] was a virtuoso Afro-Peruvian singer, representative of Afro-Peruvian identity.[2] He was son of Juan Cavero, of Huaral, and Digna Velásquez, of Cañete. His particular singing style captivated listeners, as his intensity had the feel of Peruvian creole taste. [3] Zambo Cavero specialised in performing traditional Peruvian waltz.[4] Some of his best performances are songs by Peruvian composer Augusto Polo Campos, other are renditions of traditional Peruvian creole music, which is Afro-Peruvian influenced. On June 3, 1987 Cavero, was honoured together with important Peruvian musicians like guitar player Óscar Avilés in Washington, D. C. by the Organization of American States.[5]

Arturo Cavero died from complications of sepsis in Hospital Edgardo Rebagliati, Lima on 9 October 2009.[6] Peruvian President Alan García declared one day of national mourning.[7]

Discography

El Comercio newspaper has published his discography [8]

References

  1. ^ The Birthday of "Zambo Cavero" in the Peruvian News.
  2. ^ Peruvian Music and its interpreters (La Música Criolla y Sus Representantes)
  3. ^ Memorable night with Cavero at the Peruvian National Library
  4. ^ Photo: Arturo "Zambo" Cavero with his Big Box
  5. ^ Óscar Avilés and Zambo Cavero at the OAS, Washington, D. C.
  6. ^ Peru's singer Arturo "Zambo" Cavero died today in Lima Isabel Guerra, LivinginPeru.com. Retrieved on October 9, 2009.
  7. ^ Peru to declare National Mourning Day after Zambo Cavero's death
  8. ^ Arturo 'Zambo' Cavero: Alma, corazon y vida