Chavela Vargas, Costa Rican-Mexican singer-songwriter and actress (born 1919)

Chavela Vargas was a Costa Rican-born Mexican singer. She gained widespread recognition for her distinctive interpretations of Mexican rancheras. However, her impact extends beyond this genre, encompassing various styles within popular Latin American music.

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