El Derecho de Vivir en Paz
Victor Jara
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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.
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InfluenceThe 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.
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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.
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LyricsIts lyrics strongly condemn war and military interventions, emphasizing the respect for people's rights and lives.
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Political Involvement"El Derecho de Vivir en Paz" was also used as a protest song against the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet in Chile.
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Việt Minh TributeThe song is dedicated to Vietnamese revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh and praises his efforts for national liberation.
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ReinterpretationsThe song has been reinterpreted many times by many artists globally, emphasizing its timeless and universal message of peace.
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Mass ChoirsIn 2019, the song was sung by mass choirs in Santiago de Chile as a protest against the political status quo.
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Posthumous RecognitionAs 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.
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InstrumentationThe 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.
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Resurgence in 2019Chilean 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.
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UNESCOIn 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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