El Derecho de Vivir en Paz

Victor Jara

About El Derecho de Vivir en Paz

El derecho de vivir en paz (The right to live in peace) is an album by Víctor Jara released in 1971. The title song from this album,"El derecho de vivir en paz" (The right to live in peace), was originally dedicated to the Vietnamese communist leader Ho Chi Minh, as the United States waged war in Vietnam. After the Pinochet regime took power in Chile, Victor Jara was subsequently tortured and murdered. In the wake of Jara's death, “El Derecho de Vivir en Paz” has since served as a chilling memento for the Chilean people. The song was widely sung by protesters during the 2019 Chilean protests including by a people's ensemble of almost a thousand guitarists. Subsequently to lend their support to the protesters, Chilean musicians living around the world released their own version on Facebook. Another rendition of the song was released by a Chilean all-stars ensemble with artists including Francisca Valenzuela, Mon Laferte and Gepe to show their support for the Chilean resistance. more »

Year:: 1977
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Victor Jara

Víctor Lidio Jara Martínez (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbiɣtoɾ ˈliðjo ˈxaɾa maɾˈtines]; 28 September 1932 – 16 September 1973) was a Chilean teacher, theater director, poet, singer-songwriter and Communist political activist. He developed Chilean theater by directing a broad array of works, ranging from locally produced plays to world classics, as well as the experimental work of playwrights such as Ann Jellicoe. He also played a pivotal role among neo-folkloric musicians who established the Nueva canción chilena (New Chilean Song) movement. This led to an uprising of new sounds in popular music during the administration of President Salvador Allende. Jara was arrested by the Chilean military shortly after the 11 September 1973 coup led by Augusto Pinochet, whic… more »

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Nueva Cancion

12 facts about this song

Origin "El Derecho de Vivir en Paz" is a song by Victor Jara, a Chilean singer-songwriter, theatre director, and political activist.
Influence The song, whose title translates to "The Right to Live in Peace," was significantly influenced by the Vietnam War and is recognized as an anthem for peace.
Release Year "El Derecho de Vivir en Paz" was first released in 1971, making it one of Victor Jara's most well-known songs from the later stage of his career.
Lyrics Its lyrics strongly condemn war and military interventions, emphasizing the respect for people's rights and lives.
Political Involvement "El Derecho de Vivir en Paz" was also used as a protest song against the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet in Chile.
Việt Minh Tribute The song is dedicated to Vietnamese revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh and praises his efforts for national liberation.
Reinterpretations The song has been reinterpreted many times by many artists globally, emphasizing its timeless and universal message of peace.
Mass Choirs In 2019, the song was sung by mass choirs in Santiago de Chile as a protest against the political status quo.
Posthumous Recognition As Victor Jara was murdered under Pinochet's regime in 1973, just a couple of years after the song's release, "El Derecho de Vivir en Paz" has since becoming incredibly symbolic and representative of Jara's vision and legacy.
Instrumentation The original version of the song features a rich composition with influences from both folk and Latin music,using instruments like the quena (Andean flute), charango (small guitar), maracas, trumpet and saxophone.
Resurgence in 2019 Chilean musicians banded together to recreate "El Derecho de Vivir en Paz" in 2019 as a tribute to social protests happening at the time, echoing the song's original context as a political anthem.
UNESCO In 2021, "El Derecho de Vivir en Paz" alongside other works of Victor Jara were included in the Memory of the World Register, a compendium of significant documents housed by UNESCO.

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