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Gracias a la Vida

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Violeta Parra

"Gracias a la Vida" is a iconic classical guitar piece written by the Chilean composer and singer-songwriter Violeta Parra. This timeless piece is a heartfelt expression of gratitude for life, love, and the beauty of the world. Composed in 1966, it has since become a widely recognized and cherished folk anthem, celebrated for its emotional depth and powerful lyrics.

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Gracias a la Vida

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Emmanuel Sowicz

In this lesson, Emmanuel Sowicz shares his arrangement of Violeta Parra's "Gracias a la Vida". Parra was a Chilean composer who pioneered the Nueva Canción Chilena (The Chilean New Song), a movement that brought new life to folk music in Chile. This song arrangement is an excellent opportunity to work on balancing voices and making your melodies sing.

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